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Persistence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas, Is a Multifactorial Process Involving Pili and Flagella but Not Type III Secretion Systems or Phase Variation

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Vibrio parahaemolyticus can resist oyster depuration, suggesting that it possesses specific factors for persistence. We show that type I pili, type IV pili, and both flagellar systems contribute to V. parahaemolyticus persistence in Pacific oysters whereas type III secretion systems and phase variation do not.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.00314-13

Authors: Alisha M. Aagesen, Sureerat Phuvasate, Yi-Cheng Su, Claudia C. Häse

Institution: Oregon State University

Language: English

Topic: Vibrio bacteria research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: green

Funders: Oregon State University, National Institute of Food and Agriculture