Abstract

As the consequences of yersiniosis are severe and might include prolonged acute infections, pseudoappendicitis, and long-term sequelae such as reactive arthritis, the financial and public health effects of yersiniosis are of greater magnitude than the actual number of cases would suggest. Yersinia enterocolitica is a zoonotic bacterium that has its main reservoir within the domestic pig population. Accordingly, interventions in the meat chain are essential for protection of consumers against infection with pathogenic Y. enterocolitica. Bio/serotypes 4/O:3 and 2/O:9 are probably examples of pathogens causing a global pandemic due to export of pigs and pork from Europe to America and Asia. Some of the preventive measures against Y. enterocolitica are also valid against Y. pseudotuberculosis, in particular measures regarding vegetables, water, personal and kitchen hygiene, and animal contact.

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