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  • Bivalve shellfish consumption has risen, leading to increased infectious disease outbreaks.
  • Filter-feeding molluscs, especially clams, accumulate pathogens like Vibrio spp., E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Globalized food chains, climate change, and natural dynamics facilitate pathogen and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks associated with bivalve shellfish consumption.
  • To emphasize the need for advanced detection methods for foodborne pathogens.
  • To underscore the importance of monitoring antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in food and the environment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current knowledge on bivalve-associated pathogens.
  • Discussion of pathogen accumulation mechanisms in filter-feeding shellfish.
  • Analysis of the spread of pathogens and ARGs through food supply chains and wastewater.

Main Results:

  • Bivalve shellfish are identified as potential vectors for a range of pathogenic microorganisms.
  • Pathogens like Vibrio spp., E. coli, and Shewanella spp. pose significant public health risks.
  • The spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from foodborne pathogens to human microbiota and the environment is a growing concern.

Conclusions:

  • Effective detection of foodborne pathogens and ARGs is essential for public health.
  • Preventing the dissemination of antibiotic resistance is critical to avoid future health crises.
  • Integrated approaches are needed to manage risks associated with bivalve shellfish consumption and pathogen spread.