Curved Gram Negative Rods - Campylobacter and H.pylory

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Campylobacter

the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the US; can lead to Guillain Barre Syndrome; acquired by consuming undercooked poultry

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How must Campylobacter be grown in the laboratory?

campylobacter requires 10% CO2 and low O2, 42 degree Celsius, and enriched media

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Helicobacter pylori

causes stomach ulcers; linked to stomach cancer/migraines; urease positive; produces ammonia

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How can Helicobacter be diagnosed

Gastric biopsy and rapid urease test; urea breath test; serology or histology

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How must H. pylori be grown in the laboratory?

H.pylori requires 10% CO2 and low O2, 37 degrees Celsius, and enriched media