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Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease caused by eating or handling contaminated food or drinking contaminated beverages. U.S. healthcare providers report more than 10,000 cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yearly. CDC estimates 100 people die of the disease yearly.

The disease occurs more frequently in summer than winter.

Understanding Campylobacteriosis

Last Updated February 26, 2007

Last Reviewed February 26, 2007