Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals the Potential Risk of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Isolated From Ready-To-Eat Foods in China.

ABSTRACT: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major foodborne pathogen associated with the consumption of aquatic products. The presence of this bacterium in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods has recently been reported. However, the genomic features and potential risks of V. parahaemolyticus isolated from RTE foods are poorly understood. To help understand the genome-wide characteristics of RTE food isolates, the complete genomes of 27 RTE food isolates were sequenced and compared to those of 20 clinical and 19 other environmental (e.g., water and aquatic product source) isolates using a comparative genomics approach. Analysis revealed that V. parahaemolyticus RTE food isolates had higher numbers of genes on average and possessed more accessory genes than isolates from other sources. Most RTE f

SUBMITTER: Pang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6374323 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature