We report on an outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) gastroenteritis among children residing in Haifa subdistrict after a farm visit. This incident emphasizes the importance of this issue and our report suggests preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission of enteric pathogens in such situations.
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