About campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis (also called Campylobacter infection) is caused by the Campylobacter bacteria. Campylobacteriosis causes gastroenteritis that can last for one to 2 weeks. Most people recover if they rest and drink fluids, but they can also be given antibiotics if needed. In rare cases, campylobacteriosis may cause other illnesses.
Disease type:
Gastrointestinal
Vaccination available under NIP:
No
Notifiable disease:
Yes
Case definitions
Prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
For information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, see healthdirect's Campylobacter infection page.
Surveillance and reporting
Campylobacteriosis is a nationally notifiable disease.
We monitor cases through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS).
For more on campylobacteriosis in Australia, you can search Communicable Diseases Intelligence.
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