This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
All of the following Vibrio species are halophilic except 
Select and explain. 
A. V. cholerae, B. V. parahemolyticus, C. V. alginolyticus, D. V. flolis
A: V. cholerae
Answer: A: V. cholerae 
Explanation: Ans. (a) V. cholerae Halophilic vibrios: Vibrios that have high requirement of NaC1. All vibrios are halophilic except V. cholerae and V. mimicus. Natural habitat of halophilic vibrios is sea water. Disease caused are: V. parahemolyticus Gastroenteritis; wound infection V. vulnificus Sepsis (in immunocompromised); secondary cellulitis V. alginolyticus (Most halophilic) Wound infections, cellulitis