Antibiotic resistance and virulence characteristics of Vibrio vulnificus isolated from Ningbo, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus) is a deadly opportunistic human pathogen with high mortality worldwide. Notably, climate warming is likely to expand its geographical range and increase the infection risk for individuals in coastal regions. However, due to the absence of comprehensive surveillance systems, the emergence and characteristics of clinical V. vulnificus isolates remain poorly understood in China.

Methods

In this study, we investigate antibiotic resistance, virulence including serum resistance, and hemolytic ability, as well as molecular characteristics of 21 V. vulnificus isolates collected from patients in Ningbo, China.

Results and discussion

The results indicate that all isolates have been identified as potential

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11330838 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature