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Environmental Vibrio cholerae Strains Harboring Cholera Toxin and Vibrio Pathogenicity Island 1, Nigeria, 2008-2015.

Authors :
Morgado, Sergio
Adewale, Akinsinde
Abiodun, Iwalokun
Lawal, Salako
Freitas, Fernanda
Fonseca, Érica
Carolina Vicente, Ana
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Nov2024, Vol. 30 Issue 11, p2441-2444. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Analysis of clinical and environmental Vibrio cholerae O1 strains obtained during 2008-2015 in Nigeria showed that lineages Afr9 and Afr12 carrying cholera toxin and Vibrio pathogenicity island 1 can be isolated from water. Our findings raise concerns about the role of the environment in maintenance and emergence of cholera outbreaks in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
30
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180509767
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3011.240495