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Risks Factors for Sporadic Campylobacter jejuni Infections in Rural Michigan: A Prospective Case-Control Study

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  • Potter, R.C.
  • Kaneene, J.B.
  • Hall, W.N.

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Objectives. This case-control study investigated risk factors for campylobacteriosis in a rural population. Exposure to live farm animals was hypothesized to increase the risk for Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. Methods. Incident cases from rural counties reported to the Michigan Department of Community Health and matched controls completed a self-administered postal questionnaire. Results. Persons engaged in poultry husbandry had increased odds of campylobacteriosis (odds ratio = 6.884; 95% confidence interval CI) = 1.438, 32.954). There was evidence for a dose-response relationship between the number of types of poultry contact and campylobacteriosis. Conclusions. We estimate that 18% (95% CI = 6%, 30%) of Campylobacter cases occurring in rural populations are attributable to poultry husbandry. Cases occurred in individuals who were not poultry farmers by occupation.

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  • Potter, R.C. & Kaneene, J.B. & Hall, W.N., 2003. "Risks Factors for Sporadic Campylobacter jejuni Infections in Rural Michigan: A Prospective Case-Control Study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(12), pages 2118-2123.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:12:2118-2123_7
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    1. Hoffmann, Sandra & Ashton, Lydia & Todd, Jessica E. & Ahn, Jae-wan & Berck, Peter, 2021. "Attributing U.S. Campylobacteriosis Cases to Food Sources, Season, and Temperature," USDA Miscellaneous 309620, United States Department of Agriculture.

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