Fast fact
Campylobacteriosis affects children under five and young adults (15-29) more frequently than other age groups.
The illness can last up to ten days, and most people recover without treatment. As with any disease causing diarrhea or vomiting, people infected should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. Although anyone can get campylobacteriosis, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, young children and older adults are most at risk for developing serious complications.