Polyclonal Campylobacter fetus infections among unrelated patients, Montevideo, Uruguay, 2013-2018

In Montevideo (2013-2018), 8 Campylobacter fetus extraintestinal infections were reported. The polyclonal nature of strains revealed by whole-genome sequencing and the apparent lack of epidemiological links was incompatible with a single contamination source, supporting alternative routes of transmission.