Table 2. Environmental Vibrio vulnificus isolates obtained in Israel from artificial fish ponds and fish stores, 2004–2006.

Dates	No. samples	No. isolates	No. V. vulnificus*	Biotype 3, %	Biotype 1, %†
2004 Sep–Oct	7	58	58	2	98
2005 May–Oct	5	280	166	28	72
2006 Mar–Oct	9	251	136	21	79
Total	21	589	360

*Tested by specific amplification of vvh gene.
†Including isolates not determined.