Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- a marine pathogen detected in South African coastal waters
Bubb, H.D.
South African Medical Journal 49(37): 1514-1516
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 1162528 Document Number: 90126
Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been detected in the Natal and Eastern Cape costal water of South Africa. As a proven cause of gastro-enteritis or a potential pathogen to humans, it is an organism of importance to public health. Outlines of the history, pathogenicity and identification are given, as well as the results of the local investigation of this organism.