KEY CONSIDERATIONS 1. Campylobacter infection not only impacts individual human health, it is also a societal issue regarding antimicrobial use and development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 2. Veterinary practitioners are well positioned to advise owners of the risks of pet-associated Campylobacter infections and the importance of routine hygiene measures when handling pets and their food. 3. Antimicrobial treatment of campylobacteriosis in dogs and cats is generally not required or recommended.
Most cases of campylobacteriosis in humans are food-borne (e.g. exposure to contaminated raw meat), however companion animals (and their food) may be a potential source of infection.
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