title: Human campylobacteriosis in developing countries.
abstract: Campylobacteriosis is a collective description for infectious diseases caused by members of the bacterial genus Campylobacter. The only form of campylobacteriosis of major public health importance is Campylobacter enteritis due to C. jejuni and C. coli. Research and control efforts on the disease have been conducted more often in developed countries than developing countries. However, because of the increasing incidence, expanding spectrum of infections, potential of HIV-related deaths due to Campylobacter, and the availability of the complete genome sequence of C. jejuni NCTC 11168, interest in campylobacteriosis research and control in developing countries is growing. We present the distinguishing epidemiologic and clinical features of Campylobacter enteritis in developing countries relative to developed countries. National surveillance programs and international collaborations are needed to address the substantial gaps in the knowledge about the epidemiology of campylobacteriosis in developing countries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria. aocoker@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Akitoye O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Coker
authors.forename: Raphael D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Isokpehi
authors.forename: Bolaji N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Kehinde O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Amisu
authors.forename: C Larry
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Obi
mesh_terms: D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D017000:Campylobacter coli / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D016123:Campylobacter jejuni / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014195:Travel