Arcobacter species isolated from human stool samples, animal products, ready-to-eat salad mixes, and ambient water: prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and virulence gene profiles

In conclusion, this study highlights the alarming prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Arcobacter spp. Monitoring Arcobacter spp. resistance can be achieved through surveillance, risk assessments, antibiotic stewardship in agriculture, public education, research collaborations, rapid diagnostics, and harmonized policies, all aimed at reducing contamination and safeguarding public health effectively.