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Arcobacter species in humans.

Olivier Vandenberg1, Anne Dediste, Kurt Houf

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. olivier_vandenberg@stpierre-bru.be

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|October 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Arcobacter butzleri is a common cause of diarrhea, often persistent and watery. This bacterium shares features with Campylobacter jejuni but presents distinct clinical characteristics.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Campylobacter-like organisms are significant causes of bacterial gastroenteritis.
  • Arcobacter butzleri is an emerging pathogen with increasing recognition in clinical microbiology.
  • Understanding the clinical and microbiological profile of A. butzleri is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of Arcobacter butzleri infections.
  • To compare the features of A. butzleri with those of Campylobacter jejuni.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of stool specimens over an 8-year period.
  • Isolation and identification of Campylobacter-like organisms, including A. butzleri.

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  • Clinical data review for patients with positive A. butzleri or C. jejuni cultures.

    • Main Results:

    • Arcobacter butzleri was the fourth most common Campylobacter-like organism identified.
    • A total of 67,599 stool specimens were analyzed.
    • A. butzleri exhibited microbiologic and clinical similarities to Campylobacter jejuni.
    • A. butzleri was more frequently associated with persistent, watery diarrhea compared to C. jejuni.

    Conclusions:

    • Arcobacter butzleri is a notable cause of bacterial diarrhea.
    • Clinical presentation of A. butzleri infection can mimic Campylobacter jejuni infection.
    • Persistent watery diarrhea is a key distinguishing feature of A. butzleri infections.