Elevated virulence in TCP-PAI carrying strains indicates the pathogenicity island’s important role in Vibrio mediterranei pathogenicity to bivalves

Puntos clave

• Elevated virulence indicates a crucial role for pathogenicity islands in Vibrio mediterranei strains.
• The study identified TCP-PAI strains showing increased pathogenic effects on bivalves, hinting at specific mechanisms.
• Investigation employed molecular characterization methods to establish links between virulence and pathogenicity islands.
• These findings highlight the need for further research on bivalves' responses to Vibrio threats and island mechanisms.