Evaluation of virulence factors in environmental isolates of Vibrio species

Strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio fluvialis and Vibrio mimicus isolated from seafood and seawater were examined for characteristics related to infectivity, such as enzymatic activity and animal assays. All strains hydrolysed DNA, starch, gelatin and chitin. Variable results were obtained wi...

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Main Authors: Dalia P. Rodrigues, Roseli V. Ribeiro, R. M. Alves, E. Hofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1993-12-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761993000400016