noun
- a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning and gastroenteritis in humans
Usage: medical; microbiology
Examples
- Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning.
- The chicken was contaminated with campylobacter bacteria.
- Proper cooking temperatures can kill campylobacter in poultry.
- The laboratory confirmed the presence of campylobacter in the stool sample.
- Campylobacter infections typically cause diarrhea and stomach cramps.
- Raw milk can sometimes contain campylobacter bacteria.