Abstract

Members of the genus Campylobacter are Gram-negative bacteria, microaerophilic which colonize the mucosal surfaces of the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Many Campylobacter species belonging to this group are known pathogens in humans and animals and they are one of the most commonly reported causes of bacterial gastroenteritis in the worldwide. The aim of this review is to describe the principals physiological, biochemical traits of genus and the methods used for isolation, identification and detection of Campylobacter species and related organisms from food, and primarily poultry products. The relationship between the emergence and prevalence of antibiotic-resistance of Campylobacter spp., strains found in poultry problems in developed and developing countries and possible transmission to humans are also analyzed. Keywords: Campylobacter; Emergence; Prevalence; Antimicrobial-Resistant; Poultry; Gastroenteritis; Identification