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Vibrio cholerae Released by Protozoa are Hyperinfectious.

Authors :
Mitterer, Fabian
Pombo, Joao Palma
Schild, Stefan
Source :
Trends in Microbiology. Jan2020, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p4-6. 3p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Espinoza-Vergara et al. unveiled a novel transmission mode of Vibrio cholerae based on environmental protozoan predation, which the bacterial pathogen evades via its release in 'expelled food vacuoles.' Vacuole-enclosed bacteria are not only fairly protected against environmental stressors, but also show enhanced intestinal colonization fitness upon oral ingestion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0966842X
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Trends in Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
140318109
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2019.11.003