--- title: Campylobacter date: 2010-12-01T15:20:00-08:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/campylobacter" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Campylobacter](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/campylobacter) / # Campylobacter The illness caused by ingestion of *Campylobacter* jejuni bacterium is called campylobacteriosis. Children under the age of five and young adults aged 15-29 are the age groups most frequently affected. The incubation period – the time between exposure to the bacterium and the onset of the first symptom – is typically two to five days, but onset may occur as many as 10 days after ingestion. The illness usually lasts no more than one week; however, severe cases may persist for up to three weeks. **Symptoms of a Campylobacter Infection** Diarrhea is the most consistent and prominent symptom of campylobacteriosis, and is often bloody. Typical symptoms of a *Campylobacter* infection also include fever, nausea, and vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and muscle pain. ## Long-Term Complications In some cases victims may develop [Guillain-Barré syndrome, or GBS](http://www.about-guillain-barre.com/ "Guillain-Barré syndrome"), a disease that affects the nerves of the body following campylobacteriosis. Occurring in approximately 1 out of 1000 people who contract campylobacteriosis, GBS typically begins several weeks after the onset of diarrhea. Although rare, it is the most common cause of acute generalized paralysis in the Western world. In very rare cases, victims may develop [reactive arthritis](http://www.about-reactive-arthritis.com/ "reactive arthritis"), a complication that affects weight bearing joints and can be accompanied by other symptoms. ## Contact Marler Clark Campylobacter Attorneys If you think you or someone you know has contracted a *Campylobacter* infection consult a doctor immediately. If you or a family member became ill with a *Campylobacter* infection after consuming contaminated food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark attorneys for a free case evaluation. The Marler Clark Listeria lawyers have unrivaled [*Campylobacter* litigation experience](http://www.marlerclark.com/practice_areas/view/campylobacter-outbreak-litigation "Campylobacter litigation experience") and are readily available to talk with you about your legal options regarding any damages or losses incurred as a result of your Listeria infection. **Marler Clark has represented *Campylobacter* victims and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation.** Fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 800-884-9840 for a free case evaluation. ### Campylobacter news and updates January 11, 2022 ###### [Preventing Campylobacter Outbreaks: What you need to know](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/preventing-campylobacter-outbreaks-what-you-need-to-know) Campylobacter jejuni grows poorly on properly refrigerated foods but does survive refrigeration and will grow if contaminated foods are left out at room temperature. The … October 28, 2012 ###### [The Family Farm Raw Milk Campylobacter Lawsuit – Pennsylvania (2012)](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/the-family-farm-raw-milk-campylobacter-lawsuit-) The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed at least 80 cases of Campylobacter infections in an outbreak tied to contaminated unpasteurized milk from The Family Cow … January 01, 2009 ###### [Kinikin Dairy Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak - Colorado (2009)](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/kinikin-dairy-raw-milk-campylobacter-colorado) At least 8 people were sickened with Campylobacter from consuming raw milk produced by the Kinikin Corner Dairy in Montrose, Colorado. The dairy was ordered … [1. 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