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CampylobacterWelcome to the Pritzker | Ruohonen Web site. In an effort to decrease the incidence of food poisoning in the, we provide information on Campylobacter and other foodborne illneses. Our senior partner, attorney Fred Pritzker, is nationally recognized in this field and has recovered millions for food poisoning victims, including a recent settlement for $6,425,000. To learn more about Campylobacter lawyer Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning Attorney and Lawyer Information. 

What is Campylobacter?
Campylobacter is the name of a genus of a spiral-shaped bacteria found primarily in the intestines of birds--especially poultry--and other animals. Many birds can carry these bacteria without becoming ill, and it is estimated that nearly half of all chicken meat in the U.S. has some Campylobacter on it. Untreated water can also carry Campylobacter due to contamination from infected animal or human feces.

One type of Campylobacter bacteria, Campylobacter jejuni, causes an illness in humans called Campylocateriosis. Campylobacteriosis (also called Campylobacter enteritis or gastroenteritis) is characterized by diarrheal illness, usually accompanied by fever, and abdominal cramps. Almost 99 percent of Campylobacteriosis is caused by Campylobacter jejuni. In rare cases, Campylobacter can cause Guillain-Barré syndrome, a servere illness that can lead to paralysis and death.

Fortunately, Campylobacter bacteria have difficulty surviving when exposed to air. Since they require low levels of oxygen to thrive, many campylobacter infections are prevented by exposing contaminated surfaces to fresh air. Unfortunately, Campylobacter's unusual growth requirements make the bacteria difficult to isolate and study. It was not until 1972 that scientists figured out a way to isolate the organisms from feces and determine they were a cause of human illness. Until then, Campylobacter was known only to cause illness in animals, especially sheep and cattle.

Campylobacter's fragility is not only characterized by its intolerance for oxygen. Campylobacter bacteria can also be killed by drying, heating, disinfectants and acidic conditions. However, only a relatively small number of Campylobacter organisms--as few as 500--can cause an infection in humans. One drop of contaminated raw chicken juice would be enough to infect someone.

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We hope the Campylobacter information on this website has been of value to you. We care about the prevention of food poisoning.

If you or someone you love has become seriously ill due to a Campylobacter infection or other foodborn illness, contact us. Campylobacter attorney Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for excellence in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. He has been selected for inclusion in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

For a free consultation, call toll-free 1-888-377-8900, e-mail us at info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online form.

Campylobacter lawyer Fred Pritzker has a national food poisoning litigation practice and represents clients throughout the United States. 


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