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. 1979 Feb;9(2):233–235. doi: 10.1128/jcm.9.2.233-235.1979

Halophilic, lactose-positive Vibrio in a case of fatal septicemia.

A Mertens, J Nagler, W Hansen, E Gepts-Friedenreich
PMCID: PMC272997  PMID: 107189

Abstract

A halophilic Vibrio species was isolated from blood cultures from a 59-year-old male with enteritis. The strain differed from Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus by its ability to ferment lactose, its production of beta-galactosidase, and its lower NaCl tolerance. A report of this infection and a description of the isolate is presented.

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