Portable and point-of-care molecular detection of pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a portable method for detecting Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp to combat AHPND.
• Developed a point-of-care molecular detection technique.
• Targeted pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus associated with AHPND.
• Field-tested detection methods in Mekong Delta regions.
• Achieved rapid identification of pathogenic strains.
• Demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity of the detection technique.