Virulence genes in environmental strains of Vibrio cholerae
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Polymerase chain analysis of diverse serotypes and ribotypes of environmental strains of Vibrio cholerae demonstrate the presence of virulence genes or their homologues in the strains. Data suggest that this feature forms a bsis for the existence of a environmental reservoir of V. cholerae virulence genes.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2000
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Reassessment of the prevalence of heat-stable enterotoxin (NAG-ST) among environmental Vibrio cholerae non-O1 strains isolated from Calcutta, India by using a NAG-ST DNA probe
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A recently developed heat-stable enterotoxin (NAG-ST) DNA probe was used to reassess a collection of environmental strains of Vibrio cholerae. The probe hybridized with 12 strains which were subdivided into three representative groups. Concentrated supernatants from these groups produced fluid accumulation in the suckling mouse assay even after heating. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed that the supernatants also inhibited antibody binding to test NAG-ST. A cholera toxin (CT) DNA probe was also used in the reassessment, detecting six strains. All of the CT-positive strains produced CT in vitro. All the NAG-ST- and CT-positive strains were hemolysin positive.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1992
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Effect of Transport at ambient temperature on detection and isolation of Vibrio cholerae from environmental samples
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A study was conducted to understand the effect of transporting environmental samples at the ambient air temperature on isolation and enumeration of Vibrio cholerae. The findings indicate that holding samples isolated from a freshwater ecosystem at ambient temperatures ranging from 31 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius for 20 hours did not have deleterious effects but rather facilitated the growth of the total heterotrophic bacteria.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2006
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