Emergence of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus as an Important Cause of Diarrhea in Malaysia

M. Jegathesan Bacteriology Division, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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T. Paramasivam Bacteriology Division, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1976.25.201
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Volume 25: Issue 1
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201–202
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus was isolated from 47 of 2,699 stools examined primarily for the exclusion of cholera. All strains grew well in alkaline peptone water containing 0.5% NaCl and in Monsur's medium. Serotyping showed them to be of various types. Adults were mainly affected. The importance of looking for V. parahaemolyticus in clinical specimens from cases of diarrhea is emphasized.

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Copyright:
Copyright © 1976 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1976
Accepted:
19 Jul 1975
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Published Online:
Jan 1976
Cover The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Print ISSN:
0002-9637
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