Conclusions. A traveler’s risk of exposure to established bacterial pathogens, Salmonella and Campylobacter, by eating in
recommended restaurants is small. Arcobacter butzleri exposure risk is 13% per meal eaten, and rises to 75% when 10 meals
are eaten. All restaurants, regardless of price, appear to be equally ‘‘risky.’’ Current evidence points to Arcobacter being pathogenic
in humans; however, further research is needed to conclusively define pathogenicity. Routine prophylaxis for diarrhea is not
recommended; however, travelers should be aware of the risk and come prepared with adequate and appropriate self-treatment
medications.