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Phenotypical and Genomic Characterization of the Mollusk Pathogen Francisella halioticida.
MicrobiologyOpen - 1 Dec 2025
Bouras Hélène, Quesnelle Yann, Trancart Suzanne, Goux Didier, Blin Jean-Louis, Savary Manuel, Houssin Maryline, Zatylny-Gaudin Céline
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The emergence and dissemination of aquatic pathogens pose significant risks to farmed species. Francisella halioticida, initially reported in abalones and Yesso scallops, was recently isolated from mussels in France, with some isolates showing high virulence. This study aimed to characterize and compare several F. halioticida isolates from mussels using phenotypic and genotypic approaches. Phenotypic analysis was...
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