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- Risks of Campylobacter Infection
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- Campylobacter Bacteria in Food Supply
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Information on the Risks of a Campylobacter Bacteria Infection
The following information about Campylobacter bacteria is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., 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.
Contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a Free Consultation
If you have been infected or think you have been infected with Campylobacter bacteria and have become seriously ill, contact Pritzker | Olsen, 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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Non-O157 E. coli (Non-O157 STEC)
Non-O157 E. coli can cause serious injury and death, and yet ground beef contaminated with these strains of E. coli are not considered adulterated under federal law. The six most common strains of non-O157 E. coli include E. coli O26, E. coli O45, E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121 and E. coli O145.
Steak E. coli Outbreak
Our E. coli lawyers are investigating cases of E. coli O157 that have been linked to steak served at restaurants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
Fairbank Farms Beef Recall Lawsuit
Fairbank Farms ground beef products have been associated with E. coli cases in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
Petting Zoo Llama E. coli HUS
Our law firm has been retained to represent a 3-year-old child who contracted an E. coli infection after visiting an apple orchard/petting zoo in Minnesota. The child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Recent Foodborne Outbreaks
- Taco John's Lawsuit: Taco Johns food poisoning lawsuit information.
- Taco Bell Lawsuit: Information about a Taco Bell food poisoning lawsuit.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Update on Chipotle food poisoning case and Chipotle lawsuit FAQ.
- Subway Salmonellosis Lawsuit: 34 people were sickened, and 14 of those were hospitalized, all in Illinios.
- Hartmann Dairy E coli Lawsuit Lawyer - 5 people, 4 of them children, contracted E. coli, and one of those developed HUS.
- Freshway Foods lettuce lawsuit - We are representing one of the people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
- Pasture Maid Creamery Campylobacter: Our lawyers are representing a man who was paralyzed with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- Peppa's E. coli Lawsuit - An E. coli outbreak in Hawaii associated with the restaurant.
- Daniele Salami Lawsuit: Daniele salami (salame) has been linked to a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak.
- Steak E. coli Outbreak: Over 20 people were sickened by blade-tenderized, non-intact steak.
- Fairbank Farms Lawsuit: A multistate E. coli outbreak has been linked to Fairbank Farms hamburger.
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