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''Vibrio parahaemolyticus'' is typically found in coastal waters due to its halophilic (salt-requiring) characteristics. It is found in higher concentrations during the summer. | ''Vibrio parahaemolyticus'' is typically found in coastal waters due to its halophilic (salt-requiring) characteristics. It is found in higher concentrations during the summer. | ||
V. parahaemolyticus | ''V. parahaemolyticus'' causes diarrhea upon ingestion, with most people acquiring the infection by eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly shellfish and oysters. While uncommon, an open wound exposed to warm seawater can facilitate ''V. parahaemolyticus'' infection. | ||
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. | Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. | ||
Revision as of 01:32, 1 May 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Classification
Higher order taxa
cellular organisms; Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Vibrionales; Vibrionaceae; Vibrio; Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Species
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NCBI: Taxonomy |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Description and significance
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is typically found in coastal waters due to its halophilic (salt-requiring) characteristics. It is found in higher concentrations during the summer.
V. parahaemolyticus causes diarrhea upon ingestion, with most people acquiring the infection by eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly shellfish and oysters. While uncommon, an open wound exposed to warm seawater can facilitate V. parahaemolyticus infection.
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.
Genome structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?
Cell structure and metabolism
Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.
Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required
References
Edited by student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano
