Abstract
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a significant cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Characterization of this pathogen has revealed a unique repertoire of virulence factors that allow for colonization of the human host and disease. The following describes the known pathogenicity determinants while establishing the need for continued research.
Copyright © 2011 Institut Pasteur. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Disease Models, Animal
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Gastroenteritis / microbiology*
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Humans
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Seafood / microbiology
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Sepsis / microbiology
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Vibrio Infections / microbiology*
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus / pathogenicity*
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus / physiology*
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Virulence
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Virulence Factors / genetics
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Virulence Factors / metabolism*
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Wound Infection / microbiology
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Virulence Factors