Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infection
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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. 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 environment.
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Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Host Immune Response
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Created by Laura Boucher, student of Tyrrell Conway at the University of Oklahoma.
