Pathogenesis of Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis in Human Yersiniosis
Joint Authors
Chopra, Ashok K.
Rosenzweig, Jason A.
Kirtley, Michelle L.
Galindo, Cristi L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Yersiniosis is a food-borne illness that has become more prevalent in recent years due to human transmission via the fecal-oral route and prevalence in farm animals.
Yersiniosis is primarily caused by Yersinia enterocolitica and less frequently by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
Infection is usually characterized by a self-limiting acute infection beginning in the intestine and spreading to the mesenteric lymph nodes.
However, more serious infections and chronic conditions can also occur, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Y.
enterocolitica and Y.
pseudotuberculosis are both heterogeneous organisms that vary considerably in their degrees of pathogenicity, although some generalizations can be ascribed to pathogenic variants.
Adhesion molecules and a type III secretion system are critical for the establishment and progression of infection.
Additionally, host innate and adaptive immune responses are both required for yersiniae clearance.
Despite the ubiquity of enteric Yersinia species and their association as important causes of food poisoning world-wide, few national enteric pathogen surveillance programs include the yersiniae as notifiable pathogens.
Moreover, no standard exists whereby identification and reporting systems can be effectively compared and global trends developed.
This review discusses yersinial virulence factors, mechanisms of infection, and host responses in addition to the current state of surveillance, detection, and prevention of yersiniosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Galindo, Cristi L.& Rosenzweig, Jason A.& Kirtley, Michelle L.& Chopra, Ashok K.. 2011. Pathogenesis of Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis in Human Yersiniosis. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Galindo, Cristi L.…[et al.]. Pathogenesis of Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis in Human Yersiniosis. Journal of Pathogens No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Galindo, Cristi L.& Rosenzweig, Jason A.& Kirtley, Michelle L.& Chopra, Ashok K.. Pathogenesis of Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis in Human Yersiniosis. Journal of Pathogens. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452476
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452476