4.7.3.1 Vibrio parahaemolyticus Flashcards

1
Q

What diarrhea is causes by V. parahaemolyticus?

A

Summer diarrhea

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2
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Summer diarrhea is #1 in what country?

A

Japan

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3
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What is the pandemic strain for V. parahaemolyticus?

A

03:K6 serotypes

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4
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Range of V. parahaemolyticus can handle NaCl?

A

1-8%

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5
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What media is used for V. parahaemolyticus?

A

Wagatsuma agar

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6
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Components of Wagatsuma agar?

A

7% salt
Sheep blood
Mannitol

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7
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What phenomenon happens in wagatsuma agar for V. parahaemolyticus?

Heat stable hemolysin

A

Kanagawa phenomenone

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8
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What is the Diagnostic ID for V. parahaemolyticus?

A

Hemolytic character

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