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Vibrio cholerae1 DescriptionTaxonomy and serological classificationVibrio cholerae , a member of the family Vibrionaceae, is a facultatively anaero-bic, Gram-negative, non-spore-forming curved rod, about long,capable of respiratory and fermentative metabolism; it is well defined on the basisof biochemical tests and DNA homology studies (Baumann, Furniss & Lee,1984). The bacterium is oxidase-positive, reduces nitrate, and is motile by meansof a single, sheathed, polar flagellum. Growth of V. choleraeis stimulated by addition of 1% sodium chloride (NaCl). However, an important distinction from other Vibrio spp is the ability of V. choleraeto grow in nutrient brothwithout added in the sugar composition of the heat-stable surface somatic O antigen are the basis of the serological classification of V.
Vibrio cholerae1 Description Taxonomy and serological classification Vibrio cholerae, a member of the family Vibrionaceae, is a facultatively anaero- bic, Gram …
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