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  • Human gastroenteritis cases linked to Arcobacter species.
  • Limited data on Arcobacter occurrence in Italian shellfish.

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  • Evaluate Arcobacter spp. occurrence in Italian shellfish.
  • Identify virulence-associated genes in detected Arcobacter isolates.

Main Methods:

  • Cultural and biomolecular methods (multiplex-PCR, 16S-RFLP) for identification.
  • PCR assays for cadF, ciaB, cjl349, irgA, hecA virulence genes.

Main Results:

  • Arcobacter spp. detected in 22.8% of shellfish samples (mussels and clams).
  • Arcobacter butzleri (75%) and Arcobacter cryaerophilus 1B (25%) were identified.
  • Widespread distribution of putative virulence genes observed in isolates.

Conclusions:

  • Consumption of raw bivalve molluscs poses health risks due to Arcobacter.
  • Need for continuous monitoring and control plans to ensure human health.