WHAT IS HELICOBACTER PYLORI

H. pylori are bacteria that can cause stomach

irritation (gastritis), this infection appears to be a

risk factor for stomach cancer. However, most

people with H pylori do not get stomach cancer.

In addition, several recent research papers have

shown a link between diabetes, infections,

elevated hemoglobin A1C levels.

MEET H PYLORI

HOW CAN I GET IT?

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WHO GETS IT?

SYMPTOMS

Stomach pain, usually in the upper abdomen

Bloating

Nausean or vomiting

Lack of appetite

Heartburn

Dark or tar colored stools, due to ulcers that bleed.

Diarrhea

Low blood count, due to ulcers that bleed.

Fatigue

KINDS OF ULCERS CAUSED BY H

PYLORI

HOW IS TREATED

WHAT TO AVOID WHEN IN

TREATMENT

WHAT IS CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI

Campylobacter jejuni is a species of bacteria commonly

found in animal feces. It is curved, helical-shaped, non-

spore forming; C. jejuni is one of the most common

causes of human gastroenteritis in the world. Formerly

known as Campylobacter fetus. C. jejuni is the leading

cause of bacterial diarrheal illness in the United States.

The illness caused by campylobacter jejuni is called

campylobacteriosis.

WHAT IS CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS?

Campylobacteriosis is an infection by the

Campylobacter bacterium, most commonly C.

jejuni. It is among the most common bacterial

infections of humans, often a food borne illness.

It produces an inflammatory, sometimes bloody,

diarrhea or dysentery syndrome, mostly

including cramps, fever and pain.

HOW DO WE GET IT

SYMPTOMS

Diarrhea

Abdominal cramping and pain

Nausea and vomiting

Fever

Tiredness

MEET CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI

CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS

The CDC estimates that each year 2 million

people contract campylobacteriosis each year in

the US. Campylobacter infections have been

identified as the most common antecedent to an

acute neurological disease called, the Guillain-

Barre Syndrome.

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED

Since many kinds of infections can cause

diarrhea and bloody stools campylobacter

infection is diagnosed when a culture of a

stool specimen grows the bacterium.

HOW IS IT TREATED

Most peope with campylobacter recover without

treatment within two to five days. Although some can

take up to 10 days to get better. It is important to drink

plenty of fluids, if in pain a simple painkiller like

acetaminophen, if the infection is very sever your PCP

will prescribe antibiotics, and it is essential that you

complete the course as prescribed.