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    Food Poisoning

    The foodborne illness lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks.

  • TX Food Poisoning Outbreak Lawyers / Mississippi E. coli Attorneys, Foodborne Illness, LA, AR

    E.coli

    E. coli O157:H7 causes severe bloody diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps. In about 5% of cases, a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur after the initial symptoms.

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    Salmonella

    A 2009 Consumer Reports investigation revealed that 67% of broiler chickens had tested positive for Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Campylobacteriosis

What is campylobacteriosis?

Campylobacteriosis is a diarrheal illness caused by an intestinal infection of bacteria belonging to the genus Campylobacter. According to the CDC, campylobacteriosis is the leading cause of bacteria diarrheal illness in the U.S. with one species Campylobacter jejuni, being responsible for most of those cases.

What are the symptoms of campylobacteriosis?

Campylobacteriosis onset typically begins 2 to 5 days after ingesting Campylobacter bacteria. The symptoms of campylobacteriosis include nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, followed by diarrhea (which can be bloody). These symptoms can range from mild to quite severe and may require medical treatment.

How long does campylobacteriosis last?

Campylobacteriosis is generally mild for healthy people and the illness typically lasts about seven days, but campylobacteriosis can last longer and lead to serious complications for individuals in high risk groups.

Who is most at risk for campylobacteriosis?

Any person who ingests Campylobacter is susceptible to contracting campylobacteriosis, but some groups are at greater risk for campylobacteriosis and its complications. Young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at significantly higher risk for campylobacteriosis.

What are the complications associated with campylobacteriosis?

As with many bacteria illnesses, campylobacteriosis can cause serious health complications.

Campylobacteriosis has been closely related to Guillian-Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disease that causes nerve damage and paralysis. The CDC estimates that 40% of all Guillian-Barre syndrome (GBS) cases in the U.S. onset after a bout of campylobacteriosis.

Campylobacteriosis has also been related to Reiter’s syndrome (Reactive Arthritis), an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the joints, skin blisters and urinary tract problems.

Sepsis (blood poisoning) can occur if the Campylobacter bacteria enter the bloodstream. Sepsis can be very difficult to treat and can cause permanent damage.

In a recent European study, individuals who had suffered from campylobacteriosis were almost twice as likely to develop Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) later in life.

For some individuals, a case of campylobacteriosis can even be fatal.

Advocating for Food Safety

The foodborne illness attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks. For nearly three decades, the food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have helped people harmed by contaminated foods or beverages, including clients in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and across the country.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious complications from a foodborne illness, please contact Neblett, Beard & Arsenault for a free evaluation of your case. Contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 or use our online contact form.