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Vibrio cholerae

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Vibrio cholerae es una bacteria acuática gram-negativa, con forma de coma y altamente móvil, agente causal de la pandemia de cólera en humanos. Habita estuarios costeros, deltas fluviales y entornos marinos cálidos, frecuentemente asociada al plancton, especialmente copépodos. Esta bacteria facultativamente anaerobia se propaga a través de agua y alimentos contaminados, causando diarrea acuosa severa con gran impacto en salud pública.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji), and South America (6 countries).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Vibrio cholerae. It belongs to the genus Vibrio.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Ecuador.
What family does belong to?
(Vibrio cholerae) belongs to the genus Vibrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Vibrionaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Vibrio cholerae) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Vibrio include , , , , .

Native Range — 28 Countries

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