Some simple food handling practices can help prevent Campylobacter infections. Physicians who diagnose campylobacteriosis and clinical laboratories that identify this organism should report their findings to the local health department. If many cases occur at the same time, it may mean that an outbreak has occurred in which many people were exposed to a common contaminated food item or water source.

• Pasteurization of milk and chlorination of drinking water destroy the organism.
• Treatment with antibiotics can reduce fecal excretion.
• Infected health care workers should not provide direct patient care
• Separate cutting boards should be used for foods of animal origin and other foods. After preparing raw food of animal origin, all cutting boards and countertops should be carefully cleaned with soap and hot water.
• Improvement in chicken house hygiene and water supplies.