Campylobacters are carried in the intestinal tract of a wide variety of wild and domestic animals, especially birds. They can establish a
temporary asymptomatic carrier state, as well as illness, in humans. This is especially prevalent in developing countries (20). Consumption
of food and water contaminated with untreated animal or human waste accounts for 70% of Campylobacter-related illnesses each year. The
foods include unpasteurized milk, meats, poultry, shellfish, fruits, and vegetables,