However, thorough cooking or pasteurizing will kill the bacteria and make these foods safe to eat. The bacteria have also been found in different kinds of wild animals. Therefore you should wash your hands thoroughly after any contact with animals or their stools to prevent infection. Campylobacteriosis is usually diagnosed through laboratory testing of stool samples. It takes several days for the lab to complete its work after your doctor or local board of health sends in the stool sample.
Most people get well without any treatment.
People who become severely ill for longer than usual, or whose work or living situations make it likely that their infection will spread to others, are usually treated with antibiotics. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before preparing food or eating and after using the bathroom, changing diapers, playing with your pets or cleaning up after them. Cook all food from animal sources thoroughly, especially poultry. If the meat or poultry is still pink in the center, it is not thoroughly cooked. Use only clean utensils, dishes and cutting boards to prepare food that is already cooked or will be eaten raw.