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Vibrio hollisae is now classified in the new genus Grimontia as G. hollisae.
Vibrio hollisae is now classified in the new genus Grimontia as G. hollisae.
True (A)
Vibrio damsela has been reclassified as Photobacterium damselae.
Vibrio damsela has been reclassified as Photobacterium damselae.
True (A)
Vibrio spp. are commonly found in terrestrial environments.
Vibrio spp. are commonly found in terrestrial environments.
False (B)
The risk of infection from all Vibrio spp. can be reduced by avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish.
The risk of infection from all Vibrio spp. can be reduced by avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish.
Vibrios can easily be isolated from water, suspended particulate matter, algae, plankton, fish, and shellfish in the winter months.
Vibrios can easily be isolated from water, suspended particulate matter, algae, plankton, fish, and shellfish in the winter months.