CULTURE CAMPYLOBACTER
Bacteria of the genus Campylobacter cause a variety of inflammatory conditions of which acute diarrheal diseases are the most common. They specially affect compromised hosts and these infections may have late non-suppurative sequelae. The principal diarrheal pathogen is Campylobacter jejuni which accounts for 80-90% of all cases & mainly affects children and young adults. Campylobacter fetus affects individuals at extremes of ages and is the main causative agent of extra-intestinal illnesses. Systemic infections are most common in persons of high risk like those with AIDS, hypogammaglobulinemia, neoplasia, liver disease, Diabetes mellitus, generalized atherosclerosis, neonates & pregnant women. Campylobacter infections even if asymptomatic, are associated with growth stunting.
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Report Frequency: Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report
Interim: 2 days
Final: 4 days
Special Instruction: No special preparation required
Price : ₹ 1400.00
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