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Vibrio vulnificus Type 6 Secretion System 1 Contains Anti-Bacterial Properties.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Church Selina R, Lux Thomas, Baker-Austin Craig, Buddington Sam P, Michell Stephen Ll
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Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium responsible for severe gastroenteritis, sepsis and wound infections. Gastroenteritis and sepsis are commonly associated with the consumption of raw oysters, whereas wound infection is often associated with the handling of contaminated fish. Although classical virulence factors of this emerging pathogen are well characterised, there remains a paucity of knowledge regarding the...
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