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Vibrio strains used in this study.
| Species | Isolation source | Strain ID | Isolate origin | Characteristics | Estimated human1 threshold ID50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. parahaemolyticus | ATCC | ATCC17802 | Human (enteric) | tlh/trh | 105 – 108 CFUs2,3,4 |
| V. vulnificus | ATCC | ATCC27562 | Human (blood) | 16S Type B | 103 CFUs4,5 |
1Susceptible, usually with pre-existing, underlying health conditions. 2Marx et al. (2013). 3Food and Drug Administration (2010). 4Food and Drug Administration (2012). 5World Health Organization (2005).
