Shape and Size

Rod-shaped and

Genome Information

Vibrio parahaemolyticus RIMD 2210633, RefSeq NC_004603.1, circular DNA, Size 3.29 Mb, GC% 45.4, Protein 3,079, rRNA 31, tRNA 112, Gene 3222 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=Vibrio+parahaemolyticus

Food Source

consumption of raw and undercooked shellfish including clams, muscles, and oysters.

Pathological Factor

The key virulence factor secreted by V. parahaemolyticus is termed thermostable direct hemolysin (TDH). It is a pore-forming toxin, and causes an influx of ions into certain cells, disrupting signal transduction and osmotic balance, which results in cell death.

Disease

acute gastroenteritis

Symptoms

watery diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills

Affected Body Organs

Gastro-intestinal organs