campylobacter
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of campylobacter
from Greek kampulos bent + bacter ( ium )
Example Sentences
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McAfee said he tests every batch of milk that comes out of his milking parlors, and none have been positive for E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, listeria or any other contaminant that causes human illness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Their findings showed that over a third of them tested positive for campylobacter.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025
He has an on-farm laboratory where he tests for listeria, campylobacter, E. coli 0157H7 and salmonella in his bulk tanks and cows.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
According to Mullendore, epidemiologists from the state have found a recent increase in cases of a bacteria called campylobacter in the region, leading to an uptick in gastrointestinal illness characterized by vomiting and diarrhea.
From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024
Raw milk is far more likely than pasteurized milk to cause illnesses and hospitalizations linked to dangerous bacteria such as campylobacter, listeria, salmonella and E. coli, research shows.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024
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