Epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of international travel-associated Campylobacter infections in the United States, 2005-2011.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the role international travel plays in US Campylobacter epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance.

Methods: In this study, epidemiological and antimicrobial resistance data, encompassing the years 2005 to 2011, from 10 sites participating in the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network were linked. The 10 sites are represented by 7 states that conducted surveillance on a statewide level, and 3 states which conducted county-level surveillance.