Public health significance of <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>

<p><em>Campylobacter jejuni</em> is a prominent bacterial cause of human gastroenteritis. Campylobacteriosis outbreaks reported were related to the ingestion of the contaminated food. Meat are reported to be frequently infected with <em>C. jejuni</em>. It is well recognized that C. jejuni is one of the main causes of gastroenteritis in humans, and poultry meat is reported to be the main source. A number of studies in several countries have shown the occurrence of <em>C. jejuni</em> in animal farms, slaughterhouses, and meat. This review simply describes the occurrence, spreading, and public health significance of <em>C. jejuni</em>. </p>