4.7.3.1 Vibrio parahaemolyticus Flashcards
1
Q
What diarrhea is causes by V. parahaemolyticus?
A
Summer diarrhea
2
Q
Summer diarrhea is #1 in what country?
A
Japan
3
Q
What is the pandemic strain for V. parahaemolyticus?
A
03:K6 serotypes
4
Q
Range of V. parahaemolyticus can handle NaCl?
A
1-8%
5
Q
What media is used for V. parahaemolyticus?
A
Wagatsuma agar
6
Q
Components of Wagatsuma agar?
A
7% salt
Sheep blood
Mannitol
7
Q
What phenomenon happens in wagatsuma agar for V. parahaemolyticus?
Heat stable hemolysin
A
Kanagawa phenomenone
8
Q
What is the Diagnostic ID for V. parahaemolyticus?
A
Hemolytic character