Table 2.
Summary of reported symptoms in laboratory-confirmed cases of campylobacterosis in Perth District and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph health units
| Symptom | No. of cases | N* | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 248 | 250 | (99·2) |
| Stomach cramps | 212 | 235 | (90·2) |
| Fatigue | 221 | 246 | (89·8) |
| Loss of appetite | 208 | 247 | (84·2) |
| Fever | 180 | 246 | (73·2) |
| Weight loss | 147 | 228 | (64·5) |
| Headache | 142 | 224 | (63·4) |
| Nausea | 149 | 235 | (63·4) |
| Blood in stool | 114 | 237 | (48·1) |
| Bloating | 86 | 235 | (36·6) |
| Vomit | 71 | 247 | (28·7) |
| Other† | 79 | 248 | (31·9) |
*
Number of cases with responses varied by symptom.
†
Symptoms most commonly reported under ‘Other’ included joint pain (11 cases), muscle pain (21 cases), dizziness (8 cases), and rash (4 cases).