Arcobacter genus and Public Health: review of its importance in human health, main transmission routes and pathogenicity

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Débora Rodrigues Silveira
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This is a review on the Arcobacter genus, highlighting its occurrence causing disease in humans, and also its presence in the environment and in contaminated animal foods, as well what is known about its probable pathogenicity factors. These microorganisms are dispersed in the environment, being commonly found in farm animals and animal products. Outbreaks of human infection from the consumption of contaminated chicken, pork and milk have been described. This agent, presents adhesion and invasion factors for gastrointestinal tract colonization and produces cytotoxins that induces the inflammation of the host’s organism.

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PORTUGUÊS, P.; PORTUGUÊS, P.; SILVEIRA, D. R.; PORTUGUÊS, P. Arcobacter genus and Public Health: review of its importance in human health, main transmission routes and pathogenicity. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 19, n. 1, 9 Nov. 2021.
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PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE