Vibrio parahaemolyticus can be found in the tidal zones in estuarine areas. The marine bacterium causes acute gastroenteritis in humans and is the leading cause for seafood borne illnesses in the world. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany, have identified specialized “adventurer” cells that ensure the bacterium’s dissemination and prevalence. Their new findings are an important basis for the future management of the disease.
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Source: Phys.org