New Research on Helicobacter from I-Shou University Summarized (Molecular surveillance of Helicobacter species with high prevalence from two streams with various wastewater pollution in Taiwan).

A recent study conducted by researchers at I-Shou University in Taiwan analyzed the distribution and source of Helicobacter species in two rivers with different characteristics. The study found that Helicobacter species, potential zoonotic pathogens, were present in both rivers, with H. kayseriensis being the most common species. The high presence of Helicobacter species in natural water bodies suggests that wastewater treatment is an effective strategy to control pathogen spread. However, methods for isolating and culturing Helicobacter species in natural waters have yet to be developed, and future research should focus on developing such methods. [Extracted from the article]