Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection
Etiology/Bacteriology
Taxonomy
| Domain = Bacteria | Phylum = Proteobacteria | Class = Gammaproteobacteria | Order = Vibrionales | Family = Vibrionaceae | Genus = Vibrio | species = Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Pathogenesis
Transmission
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is typically transmitted to human hosts through the consumption of raw and undercooked shellfish including clams, muscles, and oysters. Reports of contaminated crab and finfish have also contributed to incidences of infection in the past (Joseph)[1]. Annual increases in incidences worldwide are observed during the spring and summer months when water temperature is elevated and more favorable for the pathogen’s survival in its estuarine environments (CDC) [1] .
Infectious dose and incubation period
In an experimental study, the World Health Organization estimated the infectious dose to be 1,000,000 microorganisms. Clinical symptoms of the infection will manifest within 2-48 hours of ingestion, and will last anywhere from 2-8 days [1]
Clinical features
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Host Immune Response
References
References
Created by Laura Boucher, student of Tyrrell Conway at the University of Oklahoma.