Distribution of Virulence Genes in Clinical and Environmental <em>Vibrio cholerae</em> Strains in Bangladesh

TitleDistribution of Virulence Genes in Clinical and Environmental Vibrio cholerae Strains in Bangladesh
Publication TypeJournal Articles
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsHasan NA, Ceccarelli D, Grim CJ, Taviani E, Choi J, Sadique A, Alam M, Siddique AK, R. Sack B, Huq A, Colwell RR
JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology
Issue18
Pagination5782 - 5785
Date PublishedMar-09-2014
ISSN0099-2240
Abstract

Vibrio cholerae, an environmental organism, is a facultative human pathogen. Here, we report the virulence profiles, comprising 18 genetic markers, of 102 clinical and 692 environmental V. cholerae strains isolated in Bangladesh between March 2004 and January 2006, showing the variability of virulence determinants within the context of public health.

URLhttp://aem.asm.org/lookup/doi/10.1128/AEM.01113-13
DOI10.1128/AEM.01113-13
Short TitleAppl. Environ. Microbiol.