Galleria mellonella: A model of infection to discern novel mechanisms of pathogenesis of non-toxigenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a leading cause of raw seafood-associated bacterial gastroenteritis in the world. Its pathogenesis is likely to be multifactorial, although the most characteristic virulence-associated factors are the toxins TDH and TRH, in addition to the Type-III Secretion System-2, whic...

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Main Authors: Diliana Pérez-Reytor, Katherine García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-12-01
Series:Virulence
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2017.1388487