Campylobacter: A Bacterial Enteric Pathogen in Children, Adults … and Chickens?

Description

Campylobacter is a bacterial enteric pathogen (a bacteria that typically exists in the intestines of humans and animals) that is most commonly found in farm animals, primarily chickens. It is not unlikely for the pathogen to transfer from animals to human and result in bacterial diarrhea and is associated with reduced linear growth in children. There is evidence that this pathogen is slowly becoming antibiotic resistant, which is a cause for concern in communities with high spread. How does the pathogen spread from animals to humans, and how can local communities ensure animals are kept safe from the pathogen and don't ultimately spread it to humans?

Join Francesca Schiaffino (PhD '20), a veterinary epidemiologist and public health researcher, as she discusses her research in areas in and around Quito, Ecuador, and how local communities are tracking spread and treating patients. This event is part of the Bloomberg School of Public Health's Spotlight Series.