Long-Term Consequences of Foodborne Infections

• Autores: Michael B. Batz, Evan Henke, Barbara Kowalcyk
• Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 27, Nº. 3, 2013, págs. 599-616
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Foodborne infections with Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Toxoplasma gondii, and other pathogens can result in long-term sequelae to numerous organ systems. These include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, neurological disorders from acquired and congenital listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, and cognitive and developmental deficits due to diarrheal malnutrition or severe acute illness. A full understanding of the long-term sequelae of foodborne infection is important both for individual patient management by clinicians, as well as to inform food safety and public health decision making.