HELICOBACTER AND ARCOBACTER - POTENTIAL HUMAN FOODBORNE PATHOGENS

Helicobacter pylori is associated with human gastric ulcers and gastri c cancer; it has been detected in water, but not in foods. Arcobacter, a newly described Campylobacter-like organism, has been associated wi th cases of livestock abortion and human enteritis. Arcobacter spp. ha ve been detected in water, cattle, swine, poultry, and ground pork pro ducts. This article reviews the evidence for considering Helicobacter spp, and Arcobacter spp., especially Arcobacter butzleri, as emerging foodborne pathogens.