Campylobacter Test

Campylobacter is one of the most frequent causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide and is often acquired from undercooked poultry or contaminated water. Infection can occur at very low exposure levels, making it easy to contract even with minimal contamination. Symptoms range from mild diarrhea to severe abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue, and may last days to weeks. While many infections resolve on their own, Campylobacter can trigger significant intestinal inflammation and, in some cases, post-infectious complications such as reactive arthritis or nerve-related symptoms. Detection reflects active bacterial DNA in the stool rather than past exposure.