Vibrio fluvialis: An Emerging Pathogen for Intestinal and Extraintestinal Infections

The genus Vibrio is a ubiquitous group of bacteria belonging in the family Vibrionaceae. More than 100 species have been discovered and about 14 them reported to cause several human infections. fluvialis, member this widely distributed aquatic environment, mostly seas, brackish waters coastal zones.1 V. fluvialis pathogenic bacterium more commonly found areas. It causes diarrhea enterocolitis significant number extra intestinal Due increasing infections, it considered as an emerging pathogen.1 Though pathogen can be easily isolated by conventional staining culture methods along with biochemical properties, its identification challenging problem due close phenotypic similarity either other vibrios Aeromonas spp. By using automated BD Phoenix M50 techniques, has become easier identify from clinical different environmental samples. In system properties 45 substrates are used observe their fermentation reactions. Automated antimicrobial susceptibility test systems essential for modern microbiology laboratories rapid proper selection effective antibiotics. Several virulence factors identified.2 rule mechanisms action these virulent causing pathogenesis infection yet clarified. review article, epidemiology, identification, pathogenicity, intra- extra-intestinal features management infections focused. KYAMC Journal Vol. 14, No. 01, April 2023: 48-53