title: Long-term consequences of foodborne infections.
abstract: Foodborne infections with Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Toxoplasma gondii, and other pathogens can result in long-term sequelae to numerous organ systems. These include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, neurological disorders from acquired and congenital listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, and cognitive and developmental deficits due to diarrheal malnutrition or severe acute illness. A full understanding of the long-term sequelae of foodborne infection is important both for individual patient management by clinicians, as well as to inform food safety and public health decision making.
authors.affiliation: Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida, PO Box 100009, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. Electronic address: mbatz@ufl.edu.
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Batz
authors.forename: Evan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Henke
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kowalcyk
mesh_terms: D017281:Cost of Illness; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health; D014481:United States
keywords: Autoimmune disorders; Chronic bowel disorders; Neurologic dysfunction; Renal failure