title: The consequences of Campylobacter infection.
abstract: The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the clinical, public health and economic consequences of Campylobacter infection.
  
  
  
  Campylobacter is a leading bacterial cause of food-related illness. Its importance is enhanced by the chronic sequelae that can result from acute infection. Recent advances include a new clinical classification system for neurological sequelae with the aim of speeding accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying postinfectious functional gastrointestinal disorders, the emergence of Campylobacter concisus and Campylobacter showae as potential aetiological agents in inflammatory bowel disease, a new mechanism for antimicrobial resistance in campylobacters and a better appreciation of the economic costs.
  
  
  
  Campylobacter infection is very common and can lead to serious chronic sequelae and considerable personal, healthcare and societal costs.
authors: aDepartment of Public Health and Policy, Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of LiverpoolbNIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, Liverpool, UK.
authors: Sarah J
authors: SJ
authors: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health