Occurrence and diversity of clinically important Vibrio species in the aquatic environments of Georgia
Among the more than 70 different Vibrio species inhabiting marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems, 12 are recognized as human pathogens.The warm subtropical climate of the Black Sea coastal area and inland regions of Georgia likely provides a favorable environment for various Vibrio species.From 2006 to 2009, the abundance, ecology, and diver