19.2 CASE STUDY

Name three Campylobacter species that have been associated with gastroenteritis. Name the species of Campylobacter that is most commonly associated with septicemia.

The three Campylobacter species most commonly associated with gastroenteritis are:

• Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni)

• Campylobacter coli (C. coli)

• Campylobacter upsaliensis (C. upsaliensis)

Campylobacter fetus (C. fetus) is the species of Campylobacter most commonly associated with septicemia, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

MINDMAP

• Campylobacter species associated with gastroenteritis:

  • Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni)

  • Campylobacter coli (C. coli)

  • Campylobacter upsaliensis (C. upsaliensis)

• Campylobacter species associated with septicemia:

  • Campylobacter fetus (C. fetus)