title: [Molecular genetic makers for Vibrio parahaemolyticus--a review].
abstract: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is an important foodborne pathogen, of which the 03:K6 serotype caused many outbreaks in different countries since 1996. Based on the 10 years data (1992-2001) from China, gastroenteritis caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus accounted for 31.1% of foodborne disease outbreaks that were resulted from microorganisms. Most environmental strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus are non-pathogenic strains. However, clinical strains can producethermostable direct hemolysin (TDH), TDH-related hemolysin, and other virulence factors. Here we reviewed three commonly used molecular markers for Vibrio parahaemolyticus, including species-specific genes, the virulence genes and pandemic group-specific genes, so that to provide references for the rapid detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and the identification of its pathogenic factor.
authors.forename: Haihong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Ning
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Yunchang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Guo
mesh_terms: D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000235:genetics*; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D014735:Vibrio Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D014736:Vibrio parahaemolyticus / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D005819:Genetic Markers