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Wound infection caused by Kanagawa-negative Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Abstract:
Kanagawa-positive Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains are considered to be human pathogens and are most commonly associated with summer diarrhea. Kanagawa-negative strains are most frequently isolated from the environment and are generally considered to be nonpathogens. We report a wound infection caused by a Kanagawa-negative V. parahaemolyticus strain. The infection occurred in October, an unusual time of the year for a V. parahaemolyticus infection to occur in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
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This study reports a rare wound infection caused by Kanagawa-negative Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a type of bacteria usually considered nonpathogenic. The unusual case highlights potential risks even from environmental strains, challenging typical pathogen classifications.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a Gram-negative bacterium.
- Kanagawa-positive strains are pathogenic and linked to summer diarrhea.
- Kanagawa-negative strains are typically environmental and nonpathogenic.