Vibrio vulnificus strain VA-WGS-18041

Vibrio vulnificus strain VA-WGS-18041 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in aquatic environments. This heterotrophic organism is a facultative anaerobe, allowing it to adapt to varying oxygen levels. It typically exists as single cells and possesses flagella, contributing to its mobility. The strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 20°C, and it has a single replicon and two membranes. Vibrio vulnificus is known to be free-living in its natural habitat, and it has significant interactions with various hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Penaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp), Ostreidae (oysters), Tegillarca granosa (blood cockles), and Anguilla japonica (Japanese eel). This bacterium is pathogenic to humans and is associated with a range of severe health effects, including pneumonia, peritonitis, wound infections, septicaemia, necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, vibriosis, gastroenteritis, septic shock, necrotizing soft tissue infections, primary septicemia, and myositis, with potential fatal outcomes. The ecological role of Vibrio vulnificus strain VA-WGS-18041 highlights its importance in aquatic ecosystems, where it can influence the health of both marine and human populations. Its pathogenic potential underscores the significance of monitoring and understanding Vibrio species in environmental and public health contexts. Accessions for this strain are available under the reference RBZL00000000.1.