campylobacter
/ˈkampɪləʊˌbaktə
/ /ˌkampɪləʊˈbaktə /noun
A bacterium which may cause abortion in animals and food poisoning in humans.
- Genus Campylobacter: several species; curved or spiral Gram-negative bacteria.
- The problems are caused by salmonella and campylobacter, a bacteria found in raw meats that leads to fever and stomach upsets.
- Results of infection by common bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and listeria can include vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, or even death.
Origin
1970s: modern Latin, from Greek kampulos 'bent' + bacterium.
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