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View article: Diversity and antimicrobial resistance among bacterial isolates from finfish aquaculture in Thailand
Diversity and antimicrobial resistance among bacterial isolates from finfish aquaculture in Thailand Open
This study advocates for enhanced AMR surveillance, responsible antibiotic use, and species-specific monitoring to safeguard aquaculture and public health utilizing the one health approach.
View article: Association of antimicrobial resistant Vibrio and species pathogenic to humans with aquacultured seafood
Association of antimicrobial resistant Vibrio and species pathogenic to humans with aquacultured seafood Open
Vibrio is a genus of bacteria commonly found on seafood products and includes many important human pathogens. Most seafood is produced using aquaculture systems, which frequently use antimicrobial agents. Here we aimed to determine if meth…
View article: Machine Learning Potential for Identifying and Forecasting Complex Environmental Drivers of <i>Vibrio vulnificus</i> Infections in the United States
Machine Learning Potential for Identifying and Forecasting Complex Environmental Drivers of <i>Vibrio vulnificus</i> Infections in the United States Open
The machine learning approach was able to characterize nonlinear and interacting environmental associations driving V. vulnificus infections. This study accentuates the potential of machine learning and robust surveillance for forec…
View article: Investigating Non-Native Ribbon Worm Cephalothrix simula as a Potential Source of Tetrodotoxin in British Bivalve Shellfish
Investigating Non-Native Ribbon Worm Cephalothrix simula as a Potential Source of Tetrodotoxin in British Bivalve Shellfish Open
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent marine neurotoxin found in several phylogenetically diverse organisms, some of which are sought as seafood. Since 2015, TTX has been reported in bivalve shellfish from several estuarine locations along the Me…
View article: Diseases of marine fish and shellfish in an age of rapid climate change
Diseases of marine fish and shellfish in an age of rapid climate change Open
A recurring trend in evidence scrutinized over the past few decades is that disease outbreaks will become more frequent, intense, and widespread on land and in water, due to climate change. Pathogens and the diseases they inflict represent…
View article: Author Correction: Realising a global One Health disease surveillance approach: insights from wastewater and beyond
Author Correction: Realising a global One Health disease surveillance approach: insights from wastewater and beyond Open
View article: Public health aspects of Vibrio spp. related to the consumption of seafood in the EU
Public health aspects of Vibrio spp. related to the consumption of seafood in the EU Open
Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus and non‐O1/non‐O139 Vibrio cholerae are the Vibrio spp. of highest relevance for public health in the EU through seafood consumption. Infection with V. parahaemolyticus is associated with the haem…
View article: Stemming the rising tide of Vibrio disease
Stemming the rising tide of Vibrio disease Open
Globally, the diverse bacterial genus Vibrio is the most important group of bacterial pathogens found in marine and coastal waters. These bacteria can cause an array of human infections via direct exposure to seawater or through the consum…
View article: Realising a global One Health disease surveillance approach: insights from wastewater and beyond
Realising a global One Health disease surveillance approach: insights from wastewater and beyond Open
View article: Metabarcoding of Hepatitis E Virus Genotype 3 and Norovirus GII from Wastewater Samples in England Using Nanopore Sequencing
Metabarcoding of Hepatitis E Virus Genotype 3 and Norovirus GII from Wastewater Samples in England Using Nanopore Sequencing Open
Norovirus is one of the largest causes of gastroenteritis worldwide, and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging pathogen that has become the most dominant cause of acute viral hepatitis in recent years. The presence of norovirus and HEV ha…
View article: Sea temperature influences accumulation of tetrodotoxin in British bivalve shellfish
Sea temperature influences accumulation of tetrodotoxin in British bivalve shellfish Open
Tetrodotoxin (TTX), a potent neurotoxin mostly associated with pufferfish poisoning, is also found in bivalve shellfish. Recent studies into this emerging food safety threat reported TTX in a few, mainly estuarine, shellfish production are…
View article: Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America
Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America Open
Vibrio vulnificus is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen, occurring in warm low-salinity waters. V. vulnificus wound infections due to seawater exposure are infrequent but mortality rates are high (~ 18%). Seawater bacterial concentrations…
View article: An integrated eco-evolutionary framework to predict population-level responses of climate-sensitive pathogens
An integrated eco-evolutionary framework to predict population-level responses of climate-sensitive pathogens Open
View article: Establishing a marine monitoring programme to assess antibiotic resistance: A case study from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
Establishing a marine monitoring programme to assess antibiotic resistance: A case study from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region Open
The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance as one of the most pressing global issues which poses a fundamental threat to human health, development, and security. Due to demographic and environmental factors, the marin…
View article: A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMP) and their significance to the food chain
A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMP) and their significance to the food chain Open
Microplastics are extremely small mixed shaped plastic debris in the environment. These plastics are manufactured (primary microplastics) or formed from the breakdown of larger plastics once they enter the terrestrial, freshwater and marin…
View article: A Longitudinal Study of Bacteriophages as Indicators of Norovirus Contamination of Mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Their Overlying Waters
A Longitudinal Study of Bacteriophages as Indicators of Norovirus Contamination of Mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Their Overlying Waters Open
Sewage pollution leads to the contamination of bivalve shellfish by pathogenic microorganisms. Bacterial indicators support the management of risks associated with the consumption of shellfish; however, they often fail to indicate adequate…
View article: A seafood risk tool for assessing and mitigating chemical and pathogen hazards in the aquaculture supply chain
A seafood risk tool for assessing and mitigating chemical and pathogen hazards in the aquaculture supply chain Open
Intricate links between aquatic animals and their environment expose them to chemical and pathogenic hazards, which can disrupt seafood supply. Here we outline a risk schema for assessing potential impacts of chemical and microbial hazards…
View article: Establishing a marine monitoring programme to assess antibiotic resistance: a case study from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
Establishing a marine monitoring programme to assess antibiotic resistance: a case study from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region Open
The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance as one of the most pressing global issues which poses a fundamental threat to human health, development, and security. Due to demographic and environmental factors, the marin…
View article: The Foodborne Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus to Humans
The Foodborne Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus to Humans Open
Globally, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes over 20 million cases worldwide. HEV is an emerging and endemic pathogen within economically developed countries, chiefly resulting from infections with genotype 3 (G3) HEV. G3 HEV is known to be a …
View article: Author Correction: Vibrio spp. infections
Author Correction: Vibrio spp. infections Open
View article: Distribution of Tetrodotoxin in Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Distribution of Tetrodotoxin in Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) Open
A potent and heat-stable tetrodotoxin (TTX) has been found to accumulate in various marine bivalve species, including Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas), raising a food safety concern. While several studies on geographical occurrence of T…
View article: Stakeholder perspectives on the importance of water quality and other constraints for sustainable mariculture
Stakeholder perspectives on the importance of water quality and other constraints for sustainable mariculture Open
View article: Vibrios – from genes to ecosystems
Vibrios – from genes to ecosystems Open
View article: Oceanic Hitchhikers – Assessing Pathogen Risks from Marine Microplastic
Oceanic Hitchhikers – Assessing Pathogen Risks from Marine Microplastic Open
As plastic debris in the environment continues to increase, an emerging concern is the potential for microplastic to act as vectors for pathogen transport. With aquaculture the fastest growing food sector, and microplastic contamination of…
View article: Global Expansion of Pacific Northwest <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> Sequence Type 36
Global Expansion of Pacific Northwest <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> Sequence Type 36 Open
We report transcontinental expansion of Vibrio parahaemolyticus sequence type 36 into Lima, Peru. From national collections, we identified 7 isolates from 2 different Pacific Northwest complex lineages that surfaced during 2011-2016. Seque…
View article: Impacts of climate change on human health, HABs and bathing waters, relevant to the coastal and marine environment around the UK
Impacts of climate change on human health, HABs and bathing waters, relevant to the coastal and marine environment around the UK Open
View article: Corrigendum: Phylogeny of Vibrio vulnificus From the Analysis of the Core-Genome: Implications for Intra-Species Taxonomy
Corrigendum: Phylogeny of Vibrio vulnificus From the Analysis of the Core-Genome: Implications for Intra-Species Taxonomy Open
CORRECTION article Front. Microbiol., 21 August 2019Sec. Evolutionary and Genomic Microbiology Volume 10 - 2019 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01904
View article: Development of a TaqMan qPCR assay for detection of Alexandrium spp and application to harmful algal bloom monitoring
Development of a TaqMan qPCR assay for detection of Alexandrium spp and application to harmful algal bloom monitoring Open
The Genus Alexandrium is a widespread dinoflagellate marine phytoplankton that is the primary causative organism causing Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) intoxications in European waters. EU food safety directives specify that EU…
View article: New Invasive Nemertean Species (Cephalothrix Simula) in England with High Levels of Tetrodotoxin and a Microbiome Linked to Toxin Metabolism
New Invasive Nemertean Species (Cephalothrix Simula) in England with High Levels of Tetrodotoxin and a Microbiome Linked to Toxin Metabolism Open
The marine nemertean Cephalothrix simula originates from the Pacific Ocean but in recent years has been discovered in northern Europe. The species has been associated with high levels of the marine neurotoxin Tetrodotoxin, traditionally as…
View article: Evaluation of the protection against norovirus afforded by E. coli monitoring of shellfish production areas under EU regulations
Evaluation of the protection against norovirus afforded by E. coli monitoring of shellfish production areas under EU regulations Open
EC Regulation 854/2004 requires the classification of bivalve mollusc harvesting areas according to the faecal pollution status of sites. It has been reported that determination of Escherichia coli in bivalve shellfish is a poor predictor …