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First reported case of Aliarcobacter butzleri gastroenteritis in a pediatric patient in Greece

Andreas-Athanasios Karargiris1, Rosa-Ioanna Poulaki2, Theologia Sideroglou3

  • 1Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Laboratory, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

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|July 25, 2026
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Aliarcobacter butzleri gastroenteritis was diagnosed in a Greek child in 2024. This case highlights the need for better diagnostic methods for this emerging cause of inflammatory diarrhea.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Aliarcobacter butzleri (formerly Arcobacter butzleri) is an emerging pathogen causing human gastrointestinal infections.
  • Transmission occurs through contaminated food products, primarily from poultry.
  • Challenges in pathogen recovery are due to a lack of standardized diagnostic protocols.

Keywords:
Aliarcobacter butzleriCIN agarCase reportGastroenteritisInflammatory

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