Occurrence and diversity of clinically important Vibrio species in the aquatic environments of Georgia

• Main Authors: Tamari eKokashvili (Author), Chris eWhitehouse (Author), Ana eTskhvediani (Author), Christopher John Grim (Author), Tinatin eElbakidze (Author), Nino eMitaishvili (Author), Nino eJanelidze (Author), Ekaterine eJaiani (Author), Bradd eHaley (Author), Nino eLashkhi (Author), Anwar eHuq (Author), Rita eColwell (Author), Marina eTediashvili (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Among the more than 70 different Vibrio species inhabiting marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems, 12 are recognized as human pathogens. The warm subtropical climate of the Black Sea coastal area and inland regions of Georgia likely provides a favorable environment for various Vibrio species....