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Information on the Risks of a Campylobacter Bacteria Infection

The following information about Campylobacter bacteria is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. Attorney Fred Pritzker has 29 years of experience. He has been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.

The Risks of Campylobacter Bacteria Infection
Most cases of Campylobacter run their course and end in complete recovery. Some people who are infected never have any symptoms at all. People who have weak immune systems are more susceptible to severe cases of the illness that can lead to serious health complications and even death. Campylobacter bacteria risks include:

Arthritis
Blood Poisoning
Meningitis
Heart Attack
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Guillain-Barrè Syndrome
Severe Dehydration

The most common risk of infection from Campylobacter bacteria is severe dehydration. If you or someone in your family has a Campylobacter infection, make sure the infected individual drinks plenty of fluids. If it is not possible to remain properly hydrated, hospitalization may be necessary.

Other risks of Campylobacter, all very rare, may include meningitis, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, urinary tract infections, short-term reactive arthritis, or inflammation of the gall bladder.

Studies have shown that in some rare cases, a Campylobacter infection may lead to Guillain-Barrè Syndrome. In this illness, the infection attacks the body's nerves, causing paralysis and sometimes death.

Campylobacter Risks Increased for Young Children, Pregnant Women, Elderly and Others with Weakened Immune Systems

In people who have weak immune systems--cancer patients, people with AIDS, very young children and the elderly, for example--the infection can spread to the blood and become life-threatening. These cases often require hospitalization.

Risk of Death from Campylobacter Bacteria Infection

Although Campylobacter infections can result in death, this result is extremely rare. According to the USDA, only 20 deaths have been recorded as a result of Campylobacter infection, but because many cases are undiagnosed, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimate that as many as 100 people die each year in the U.S. as a result of gastroenteritis.

Campylobacter Bacteria Prevalent in Food Supply

It is fairly likely that you or someone in your family has been, or will be, infected with Campylobacter at some point. Campylobacter is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness in the United States. Campylobacteriosis is estimated to affect over 1 million persons every year, or 0.5% of the general population. Although Campylobacter doesn't commonly cause death, it has been estimated that approximately 100 persons with Campylobacter infections may die each year.

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If you have been infected or think you have been infected with Campylobacter bacteria and have become seriously ill, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A. To reach us for a free consultation, call toll-free 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online form.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit

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