Campylobacter Enteritis treatment in Mexico City

Campylobacter enteritis is an inflammation of the intestine caused by a bacterium that is usually acquired through contaminated food or water, especially undercooked poultry or products without proper hygiene.

Common symptoms:

• diarrhea, sometimes with blood
• abdominal pain and cramps
• fever and general malaise
• nausea

Common causes: consumption of contaminated food, non-potable water or improper handling of raw products.

Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the appropriate professional to evaluate intestinal infections and their symptoms. When the diarrhea is severe, there is blood in the stool or the discomfort persists, it's preferable to have a doctor review the case in time.