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Disease

Dogs:

In dogs, Campylobacter upsaliensis can cause a mild to moderate form bacterial gastroenteritis. It is also frequently associated with part of the normal microbiota in a large proportion of dogs. In affected animals, symptoms include watery to mucoid diarrhea, abdominal cramping, lethargy and a fever. The infection is typically self limiting and doesn't require intervention. Since C.upsaliensis is isolated from many healthy dogs, a positive identification of C. upsaliensis from a diarrhetic dog does not necessarily indicate causation. Certain risk factors for the development of clinical signs in dogs with C. upsaliensis include younger age, concurrent health issues, and living in intensive housing.

Humans:

Campylobacter upsaliensis infections in humans can cause Campylobacteriosis, a more significant gastroenteritis. C. upsaliensis is the second most common Campylobacter species isolated in humans with diarrhea. Clinical signs include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), and stomach cramps. It is typically a self limiting infection, however immunosuppressed individuals are more at risk for adverse events, such as septicemia. Campylobacteriosis is typically associated with ingestion of contaminated meat products, however there is some zoonotic risk of pet ownership, as many dogs are asymptomatic shedders of the bacteria.

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