Both biotypes of halophilous vibrios, V. parahaemolyticus and V. alginolyticus, have been found to cause intestinal diseases among the inhabitants of the littoral localities of the Crimea. These diseases mostly assume the form of acute gastroenteritis and alimentary toxic infections. Most frequently people contact infection by using sea food. It is suggested that the etiological unraveling of intestinal infections may be improved by introducing the method for the isolation of halophilous vibrios into laboratory practice.
Adult Agglutination Tests