Global Expansion of Pacific Northwest <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> Sequence Type 36
Michel Abanto, Ronnie G. Gavilán, Craig Baker‐Austin, Narjol González‐Escalona, Jaime Martínez-Urtaza
Abstract
We report transcontinental expansion of Vibrio parahaemolyticus sequence type 36 into Lima, Peru. From national collections, we identified 7 isolates from 2 different Pacific Northwest complex lineages that surfaced during 2011-2016. Sequence type 36 is likely established in environmental reservoirs. Systematic surveillance enabled detection of these epidemic isolates.
Topics & Concepts
Vibrio parahaemolyticusSequence (biology)Type (biology)BiologySequence analysisMicrobiologyGeographyEcologyGeneticsBacteriaGeneVibrio bacteria research studiesAquaculture disease management and microbiotaFecal contamination and water quality