A bacteriophage encoding a pathogenicity island, a type-IV pilus and a phage receptor in cholera bacteria

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Many pathogenic bacteria have virulence properties due to proteins encoded by pathogenicity islands. The bacterial agent of Vibrio cholerae, the epidemic cholera, contains the cholera-toxin phage, which encodes the VPI, a large pathogenicity island. The VPI pathogenicity island has been identified as the genome of another filamentous bacteriophage which is transferred between V. cholerae strains.

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Treasure trove for cholera research

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Research on the genome sequence of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium is discussed. Knowledge of the genome sequence will stimulate research on the chromosomes and help in the development of vaccines and medicines.

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Global spread of microorganisms by ships

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Cholera and other pathogens can be discharged in water from ballast carried by ships.

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