3) There were numerous cases throughout the United States of patients having bloody diarrhea all within a week of each other, many of which were hospitalized with severe cases. Although the people spanned from California to New York, they all had attended a high school graduation party. Epidemiologists determined the common food factor was cheese curds homemade by a farmer. The home where the cheese curds were made was searched, and the cheese curds and milk used to produce them were taken to the local government lab. Among other microbes, Campylobacter jejuni was isolated from many of the cheese curds as well as the farmerʹs bulk tank milk. What should be done for those infected? What can be done to prevent this from happening again?

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3) There were numerous cases throughout the United States of patients having bloody diarrhea all within a week of each other, many of which were hospitalized with severe cases. Although the people spanned from California to New York, they all had attended a high school graduation party. Epidemiologists determined the common food factor was cheese curds homemade by a farmer. The home where the cheese curds were made was searched, and the cheese curds and milk used to produce them were taken to the local government lab. Among other microbes, Campylobacter jejuni was isolated from many of the cheese curds as well as the farmerʹs bulk tank milk. What should be done for those infected? What can be done to prevent this from happening again?

Provide one short paragraph response

Answer 1

For those infected with Campylobacter jejuni, immediate medical evaluation and treatment should be provided. The infected individuals should be closely monitored for any complications and given appropriate antibiotics to minimize the severity and duration of the illness. Additionally, supportive care such as rehydration and rest should be provided to help them recover.

To prevent this from happening again, a comprehensive approach should be implemented. This includes educating the farmer about proper food handling and hygiene practices, ensuring the farmer follows good agricultural practices to minimize contamination risks, and conducting regular inspections and testing of the farmer's facilities and products. Furthermore, it is important to educate the public about food safety practices, especially when consuming homemade or locally produced foods, and promote awareness about the symptoms and transmission of Campylobacter infection.