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Laribacter hongkongensis: an emerging pathogen of infectious diarrhea

M Krishna Raja1, Asit Ranjan Ghosh

  • 1Centre for Infectious Diseases and Control, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, 632014, India.

Folia Microbiologica
|February 1, 2014
PubMed

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Laribacter hongkongensis is an emerging bacterial pathogen causing gastroenteritis. Further research is needed to understand its geographical distribution and pathogenicity, especially in regions like the Indian subcontinent.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Laribacter hongkongensis is a recently identified bacterial pathogen.
  • It belongs to the Neisseriaceae family within the β subclass Proteobacteria.
  • First isolated in Hong Kong in 2001, it has been reported in Korea and China.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the microbiological characteristics of Laribacter hongkongensis.
  • To assess its potential as an emerging pathogen.
  • To consolidate information on its pathogenicity, genome, and antibiotic resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on Laribacter hongkongensis.
  • Analysis of reported cases and microbiological data.
  • Examination of genomic and proteomic information.

Main Results:

  • Laribacter hongkongensis causes gastroenteritis and travelers' diarrhea.
  • The bacterium exhibits resistance to multiple antibiotics.
  • It demonstrates adaptability to various stress conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Laribacter hongkongensis is a potential emerging threat to public health.
  • Further studies are required to determine its geographical distribution and disease burden.
  • Accurate identification is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.

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