Occurrence of Vibrio cholerae in Whiteleg Shrimp: Microbiological and Biochemical Analysis

Vibrio cholerae is a pathogenic bacterium known to contaminate aquaculture products, including whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), and thereby represents a potential threat to public health through the food chain. The present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of V. cholerae in shrimp obtained from two aquaculture ponds (designated P and Q) located in West Java, Indonesia. Shrimp samples were subjected to standard microbiological and biochemical procedures for the detection and confirmation of the pathogen. The results revealed that samples from both ponds were positive for V. cholerae, despite the differences in culture conditions applied at each site. This finding provides preliminary evidence of V. cholerae contamination in shrimp aquaculture systems in Indonesia and highlights the critical importance of implementing rigorous biosecurity measures and maintaining effective water quality management practices to mitigate the potential risks of contamination in aquaculture production.