Genomic and Phenotypic Characteristics for Vibrio vulnificus Infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vibrio vulnificus (VV) is a causative agent of foodborne diseases with high mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the genomic and phenotypic profiles of VV.

Methods

Six VV isolates were collected and conducted whole-genome sequencing. Biofilm formation and anti-complement killing test were performed to evaluate the pathogenicity. Subsequently, 157 publicly available genomes of VV isolates were selected to determine the evolutionary relationship.

Results

The resistant genes norM and tet34 were identified in six isolates. A total of 156 virulence genes were identified. However, there is no obvious difference between strains isolated from blood and puncture fluid. The tendency of growth for six isolates decreased with the lap

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8449862 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature