2. WHAT IS HELICOBACTER PYLORI
 H. pylori are bacteria that can cause stomach
irritation (gastritis), this infection appears to be a
risk factor for stomach cancer. However, most
people with H pylori do not get stomach cancer.
In addition, several recent research papers have
shown a link between diabetes, infections,
elevated hemoglobin A1C levels.

3. MEET H PYLORI

4. HOW CAN I GET IT?
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5. WHO GETS IT?

6. SYMPTOMS
 Stomach pain, usually in the upper abdomen
 Bloating
 Nausean or vomiting
 Lack of appetite
 Heartburn
 Dark or tar colored stools, due to ulcers that bleed.
 Diarrhea
 Low blood count, due to ulcers that bleed.
 Fatigue

7. KINDS OF ULCERS CAUSED BY H
PYLORI

8. HOW IS TREATED

9. WHAT TO AVOID WHEN IN
TREATMENT

10. WHAT IS CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI
 Campylobacter jejuni is a species of bacteria commonly
found in animal feces. It is curved, helical-shaped, non-
spore forming; C. jejuni is one of the most common
causes of human gastroenteritis in the world. Formerly
known as Campylobacter fetus. C. jejuni is the leading
cause of bacterial diarrheal illness in the United States.
The illness caused by campylobacter jejuni is called
campylobacteriosis.

11. WHAT IS CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS?
 Campylobacteriosis is an infection by the
Campylobacter bacterium, most commonly C.
jejuni. It is among the most common bacterial
infections of humans, often a food borne illness.
It produces an inflammatory, sometimes bloody,
diarrhea or dysentery syndrome, mostly
including cramps, fever and pain.

12. HOW DO WE GET IT

13. SYMPTOMS
 Diarrhea
 Abdominal cramping and pain
 Nausea and vomiting
 Fever
 Tiredness

14. MEET CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI

15. CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS
The CDC estimates that each year 2 million
people contract campylobacteriosis each year in
the US. Campylobacter infections have been
identified as the most common antecedent to an
acute neurological disease called, the Guillain-
Barre Syndrome.

16. HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED
Since many kinds of infections can cause
diarrhea and bloody stools campylobacter
infection is diagnosed when a culture of a
stool specimen grows the bacterium.

17. HOW IS IT TREATED
Most peope with campylobacter recover without
treatment within two to five days. Although some can
take up to 10 days to get better. It is important to drink
plenty of fluids, if in pain a simple painkiller like
acetaminophen, if the infection is very sever your PCP
will prescribe antibiotics, and it is essential that you
complete the course as prescribed.