This agent is found in mammals and birds, both domestic and wild, and humans. The bacteria is spread from feces or products of abortion to other animals and people by ingestion. Campylobacter jejuni may persist for several weeks at low temperatures in natural water sources. It is destroyed by routine disinfection. Campylobacteriosis in Animals Animals with this disease may show signs of diarrhea, blood in the feces, poor appetite and dehydration.
Diarrhea is common in puppies.
Nonhuman primates and calves may also develop diarrhea. It is a common cause of abortion in sheep. Campylobacter jejuni may be present in unpasteurized milk. Many animals, especially primates, may shed this organism but have no signs of disease. All nonhuman primates at this institution are considered to be potential shedders of the organism.