In Montevideo (2013-2018), 8 Campylobacter fetus extraintestinal infections were reported, including 1 woman with meningitis that transmitted the bacteria to her newborn. The polyclonal nature of strains revealed by whole-genome sequencing and the apparent lack of epidemiological links was incompatible with a single contamination source, supporting alternative routes of transmission.
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