Campylobacter Infection
Also known as: Campylobacter enteritis, Campylobacter jejuni infection, bacterial gastroenteritis, campylobacteriosis
Campylobacter infection is a common bacterial cause of acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms typically include diarrhoea, abdominal cramping, fever, nausea and sometimes bloody stools. Most infections are self-limiting, but dehydration and complications such as bacteraemia or Guillain–Barré syndrome can occur. TCM assessment and acupuncture are adjunctive only and must never replace appropriate medical management.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Prioritise oral rehydration with small, frequent sips of oral rehydration solution; seek medical care if unable to keep fluids down.
- •Rest and avoid work, school or food handling until at least 48 hours after diarrhoea has fully settled.
- •Eat bland, easily digested foods (congee, plain rice, steamed vegetables) and reintroduce normal diet gradually.
- •Avoid raw or undercooked poultry, unpasteurised milk and untreated water; wash hands thoroughly after toileting and before food preparation.
- •Avoid alcohol, caffeine, spicy and greasy food during recovery to reduce further Damp-Heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Do not delay oral rehydration or medical treatment.[]
- •Do not claim acupuncture cures Campylobacter infection.[]
- •Avoid banned herbs including Má Huáng and Fù Zǐ.
- •Observe standard pregnancy acupuncture precautions.[]
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.