Bacillus and Virgibacillus strains isolated from three Mexican coasts antagonize Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

This study identified marine microorganisms from Mexican coasts that had antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which are known worldwide to be food-poisoning agents. Representative specimens of algae, saline sediment, crustaceans and mollusks were collected. Of the 42 tested strains, 15 inhibited these pathogens.