OTHER FOOD-BORNE INFECTIONS

This article presents an update of several emerging or reemerging path ogens: Yersinia, Cryptosporidia, Cyclospora, Brucella, and Mycobacteri um. All of these zoonotic pathogens show evidence of food borne transm ission. Yersiniosis is presented as an emerging pathogen that has as i ts major route of transmission preparation and consumption of pork pro ducts. New evidence is presented that supports the transmission of bru cellosis via the food chain, especially through contaminated raw milk and cheese. While TB has limited transmission via raw milk, it is high lighted as a reemerging infection due to the development of multiple d rug resistance. Public health veterinarians stand in an excellent posi tion to recognize these emerging diseases and apply intervention strat egies to prevent and control these infections in the future. This arti cle is intended to raise their consciousness as to the management and medical practices that can diminish food borne transmission.