Environmental Vibrio cholerae Strains Harboring Cholera Toxin and Vibrio Pathogenicity Island 1, Nigeria, 2008–2015
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Analysis of clinical and environmental Vibrio cholerae O1 strains obtained during 2008-2015 in Nigeria showed that lineages Afr9 and Afr12 carrying cholera toxin and Vibrio pathogenicity island 1 can be isolated from water. Our findings raise concerns about the role of the environment in maintenance and emergence of cholera outbreaks in Nigeria.
Source: Emerging infectious diseases
Authors: Sergio Morgado, Akinsinde Adewale, Iwalokun Abiodun, Salako Lawal, Fernanda Freitas, Érica Fonseca, Ana Carolina Vicente
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Awards: G2579513635, G2895440713
OpenAlex ID: W4403683892