5. Conclusions
This study highlights the importance of extending the routine analyses to these bacteria,
in order to prevent possible outbreaks,
due to the presence of strains bearing at least one virulence factor.
Also, the presence of antibiotic resistance genes has been demonstrated,
indicating that certain antibiotics may not be effective in treating infections caused by this pathogen.
Rapid detection using qPCR will help reduce V. parahaemolyticus-related disease outbreaks,
thereby increasing consumer confidence and economic success of the seafood industry.