Vibrio cholerae
- noun
- /ˈvɪbri.oʊ ˈkoʊlər.i/
- Specialized
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Vibrio cholerae
- However, what if A. baumannii does acquire a toxin-like virulence factor similar to that of other human pathogens, such as Vibrio cholerae or Clostridium?
- Vibrio cholerae O1
- Vibrio cholerae isolates
Examples
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To prevent cholera outbreaks, it is crucial to monitor water supply for the presence of Vibrio cholerae.
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Table 2. Number of Vibrio cholerae isolates by clonal complex and geographic/climatic region, Kenya, January 2009-May 2010 pre-formatted table
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Figure 1. Geographic/climatic regions as defined in a study of the genetic relatedness of O1 Vibrio cholerae isolates, Kenya, January 2009-May 2010.
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Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, has been a serious public health problem since the first recorded pandemic in 1817.
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Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, can lead to severe dehydration if not treated promptly.
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In studies, researchers have identified that Vibrio cholerae thrives in contaminated water sources.
Synonyms
An old name for the bacteria that cause cholera
A curved germ that causes cholera, an illness with severe diarrhea
Surface Forms
Morphology
Vibrio + cholerae
The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'Vibrio' denotes a genus of bacteria and 'cholerae' relates to cholera (essentially 'of cholera'), so together they indicate the bacterium responsible for cholera. Although 'cholerae' is a Latin-form species name, the semantic relation to cholera is transparent, so a learner who knows both parts can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Vibrio cholerae gets its name from old words that describe the germ: Vibrio may mean 'to vibrate' because the bacterium twists and moves, and cholerae comes from the disease 'cholera' it causes. So the name reminds you it is a moving germ that causes 'cholera' and is often found in water.
