Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Fast Test)

Vibrio Parahaemolyticus (Rapid Test)
Vibrio Parahaemolyticus (Rapid Test)

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a species of bacteria that grows rapidly in the intestines of humans and causes various stomach and intestinal disorders. In the Far East countries and especially in Japan, this type of bacteria is the main cause of seafood poisoning. These poisonings are usually caused by consuming food prepared from fish meats and mussels without cooking. In addition, dried or salted seafood is known to cause a number of infections. Symptoms of poisoning within the 12 period begin with severe abdominal pain and persist with diarrhea, high fever and vomiting. The patient regains consciousness in about two days. The probability of death is very low. Infections usually occur in the summer months. Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria are mainly found in coastal waters.

Microorganisms are most commonly found in the gills, since shellfish actually filter water using gills during their feeding. Therefore, the risk of poisoning is highest in shellfish. However, the growth of these bacteria is not only due to the warm climate. It is also a factor that accelerates the production of organic materials from various sources. In particular, river mouths are favorable environments in this respect.

Rapid test methods are among the advanced test methods to detect Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. In the laboratories, studies for the determination of vibrio parahaemolyticus by rapid test methods are carried out within the scope of microbiological analyzes. These studies are based on standards published by domestic and foreign organizations. The standards considered in this regard are:

  • ISO / TS 21872-1 Microbiology of food and animal feeds - Potentially enteropathogenic vibrio species - Part 1: Identification of vibrio parahaemolyticus and vibrio cholerae bacteria
  • ISO / TS 21872-2 Microbiology of food and animal feed - Potentially enteropathogenic vibrio species - Part 2: Detection of bacterial species other than vibrio parahaemolyticus and vibrio cholerae