Vibrio vulnificus, an Underestimated Zoonotic Pathogen
Carmen Amaro1, Héctor Carmona-Salido2
1Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, & Instituto Universitario de Biotecnologia i Biomedicina (BIOTECMED), Universitat de València, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain. carmen.amaro@uv.es.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|February 15, 2023
Summary
Vibrio vulnificus is a dangerous zoonotic bacteria. Aquaculture farms may accelerate its evolution and the emergence of new virulent strains, necessitating on-farm controls for both animal and public health.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Vibrio vulnificus is an underestimated, lethal zoonotic pathogen.
- Understanding its biology, epidemiology, and virulence is crucial.
- Horizontal gene transfer plays a significant role in V. vulnificus pathogenicity.
Approach:
- Comprehensive review of V. vulnificus.
- Emphasis on virulence plasmids and horizontal gene transfer.
- Analysis of aquaculture farms' role in pathogen evolution.
Key Points:
- Fish farms act as evolutionary drivers under climate change.
- Aquaculture can accelerate the emergence of new virulent V. vulnificus groups.
- Parallels drawn between aquaculture and human health impacts.
Conclusions:
- On-farm control measures are essential for animal health (Vibriosis).
- Implementing on-farm controls serves as a public health strategy.
- Preventing the emergence of new zoonotic V. vulnificus groups is a key goal.
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