What is another word for comma bacillus?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒmə bˈasɪləs] (IPA) 
Comma bacillus, also known as Vibrio cholerae, is a type of bacteria responsible for causing cholera, a potentially deadly gastrointestinal infection. There are a few different synonyms for comma bacillus that can be used interchangeably, including V. cholerae, cholera vibrio, and Asiatic cholera bacterium. These terms all refer to the same bacteria and are often employed in medical and scientific literature to avoid redundancy. While there are many strains of V. cholerae, the most dangerous is the O1 serogroup, which contains two biotypes responsible for most cholera outbreaks worldwide. Proper identification of comma bacillus is essential for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients with cholera.
