Yersinia enterocolitica

Fever and abdominal cramps within 1-11 days, with or without diarrhea, fecal leukocytes often present

Unpasteurized milk, undercooked pork, chitterlings

Peak season – winter

Most patients recover without antimicrobial therapy. Unclear if antibiotics shorten the duration of illness

For immunocompromised patients, contact ID

Antibiotics typically not indicated