Understanding Campylobacter in poultry to reduce diarrhea in children
Official title: Genomic Epidemiology of Campylobacter in Poultry to Enable the Effective Control of Human Campylobacteriosis in a Middle Income Country
Funded at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia · NIH-10864982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Campylobacter bacteria, which can cause diarrhea in kids, spreads from chickens on farms, and it aims to find ways to keep children healthier by understanding how these germs behave and how antibiotic use in poultry affects them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lima, Peru) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $152,280 |
| NIH project number | 5K43TW012298-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10864982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children under 11 years old living in areas with high rates of Campylobacter infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not children or who live in regions with low incidence of Campylobacter infections may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the Campylobacter bacteria, a leading cause of diarrhea in children, particularly in low-resource settings. It focuses on understanding how this pathogen behaves in both backyard and industrial poultry farms in a middle-income country. By analyzing the genetic features of Campylobacter and its resistance to antibiotics, the study aims to identify sources of infection and improve control measures. The findings will help link antibiotic use in poultry to human health outcomes, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter infections in children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for Campylobacter infections, significantly reducing diarrhea cases in children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding Campylobacter epidemiology in other regions, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
-
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Lima, Peru Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schiaffino, Francesca — Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Study coordinator: Schiaffino, Francesca
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.