ISSN:
1574-6968
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Cell-associated hemagglutination (cHA) activity with human erythrocytes was examined for 468 clinical and 71 environmental strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Approximately 95% of the strains tested were cHA positive irrespective of source or Kanagawa phenomenon. 75% of clinical strains showed relatively strong mannose-sensitive hemagglutination (MSHA), whereas 88% of the environmental strains showed relatively weak mannose-resistant hemagglutination (MRHA). Adherence of V. parahaemolyticus to Caco-2 cells was also determined. A clear positive correlation between cell-associated MSHA and adherence to Caco-2 cells was observed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-6968.1994.tb07032.x