In a recent study, it has been alleged that the Campylobacteriosis infection is causing Guillain-Barré Syndrome. According to researchers of the study, about 12 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome turn up every year because of Campylobacteriosis.

The study was conducted by the Otago University. In New Zealand, the cases of campylobacteriosis are highest all over the world. The associate Professor of the public health at the university's Wellington campus, Michael Baker has called for the eradication of Campylobacteriosis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

It has been reported that as compared to previous years, the incidence of Campylobacteriosis infection has reduced. Poultry farms are said to be source of Campylobacteriosis. However, in the past, the poultry farms have brought improvements, which have helped them in reducing the cases of Campylobacteriosis.

It has come to light that a person affected with the Guillain-Barré Syndrome has higher chances of being admitted in a hospital. The Guillain-Barré Syndrome has the potential of causing paralysis to its victim.

Once a person gets affected with the Guillain-Barré Syndrome, he is required to be put on ventilating machine. Following the revelation about Campylobacteriosis triggering Guillain-Barré Syndrome, it is now being thought necessary to bring in stricter regulation in the process which would reduce the concern.

Michael Baker noted, “This result is a big plus for the health of New Zealanders as it shows…if you control campylobacteriosis you also cut the rate of this serious type of paralysis…about 25 cases of GBS a year in New Zealand were being caused by campylobacter infection”. It is hoped that through stricter policies, the country would be able to establish a control over the cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.