campylobacters
/ˌkæmpɪloʊˈbæktərz/
noun
- Bacteria of the genus Campylobacter, often found in undercooked poultry and a common cause of food poisoning.
- The lab tested the sample and found high levels of campylobacters.
- Campylobacters are one of the leading causes of diarrheal illness worldwide.
- Proper cooking of chicken kills campylobacters and prevents infection.