Vibriosis in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite efforts to control vibriosis, reported cases are on the rise [1, 2]. Vibriosis is a bacterial ailment caused by pathogenic strains of non-cholera Vibrio species [2, 3]. The species most known to cause vibriosis include non-O1/non-O139 V. cholerae, V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus, V. fluvialis, V. mimicus, and V. alginolyticus [3, 4]. Of these, V. vulnificus and V. parahaemolyticus are the most common Vibrio species that are known to cause seafood-related food poisoning [5]. Research has demonstrated that the majority of vibriosis cases are associated with tropical or subtropical locations [6] and have spread worldwide.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research