Vibrio parahaemolyticus cell biology and pathogenicity determinants

Microbes Infect. 2011 Nov;13(12-13):992-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2011.06.013. Epub 2011 Jul 7.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Gastroenteritis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Seafood / microbiology
  • Sepsis / microbiology
  • Vibrio Infections / microbiology*
  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus / pathogenicity*
  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus / physiology*
  • Virulence
  • Virulence Factors / genetics
  • Virulence Factors / metabolism*
  • Wound Infection / microbiology

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Virulence Factors