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In a study of the Kanagawa phenomenon of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, both Kanagawa-positive and -negative strains were found to produce hemolytic factors that could not be differentiated on Wagatsuma blood agar. The presence of fermentable carbohydrates in media containing high concentrations of NaCl promoted the growth of V. parahaemolyticus and resulted in a marked decrease in medium pH and increased hemolysin production. The Kanagawa hemolysis of test strains differed according to the carbohydrates added. Clearly defined Kanagawa hemolysis was observed in blood agars of high salt content, but the distinction was lost in media containing 3% NaCl. From the results of this study, the Kanagawa hemolysis was interpreted as an expression of quantitative difference in hemolysin production, a conclusion that is clearly demonstrated on special blood agar of high salt content.
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