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Microaerophilic, small, curved, faintly-staining Gram negative bacilli
Campylobacter spp. are the most commonly identified food-borne bacterial pathogens.
It is the cause of acute gastroenteritis often referred to as "food poisoning". Poultry is the most common source.
Acute gastroenteritis
Contact precautions are indicated for all patients with potentially infectious diarrheal illness