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  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Food Safety

Background:

  • Emerging zoonotic pathogens pose significant risks to human and animal health.
  • Helicobacter pullorum (H. pullorum), first identified in 1994, is an enteropathogenic bacterium in poultry.
  • Poultry meat contamination occurs during processing or improper handling, leading to potential human transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide comprehensive details on Helicobacter pullorum.
  • To review sources of infection, pathogenicity, and incidence in poultry and humans.
  • To discuss diagnosis and treatment strategies for H. pullorum.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review of existing literature on Helicobacter pullorum.
  • It synthesizes information on the bacterium's characteristics and impact.
  • Data from various studies on prevalence and disease association are compiled.

Main Results:

  • H. pullorum is a significant zoonotic agent transmitted through contaminated poultry meat.
  • Human infections are linked to gastroenteritis and hepatitis.
  • Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to similarities with other enteric pathogens.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for more research on H. pullorum's prevalence, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and control.
  • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for preventing human infections.
  • Effective management strategies are required for both animal and human health.