May 14, 2024 · Overview of Vibrio infection, including information on symptoms, treatment, and more.

Vibrio is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, which have a characteristic curved-rod (comma) shape, [1][2][3][4] several species of which can cause foodborne infection or soft-tissue infection called …

What is Vibrio infection (Vibriosis)? About a dozen Vibrio species can cause human illness, known as vibriosis. The most common species causing human illness in the United States are Vibrio …

Apr 8, 2023 · Immediate treatment with antibiotics can cure a Vibrio vulnificus infection in most people. You can prevent or greatly reduce your risk of infection by following food safety guidelines and …

vibrio, (genus Vibrio), any of a group of comma-shaped bacteria in the family Vibrionaceae. Vibrios are aquatic microorganisms, some species of which cause serious diseases in humans and other animals.

Oct 1, 2024 · Vibrio are gram-negative bacteria that inhabit warm, salty marine environments such as saltwater and brackish water. They can cause vibriosis, a potentially serious illness in humans.

When two or more people get sick with the same strain of Vibrio after eating the same food, this is called a foodborne outbreak of vibriosis. Foodborne outbreaks of vibriosis have been linked to oysters, …

Vibrio occurs naturally in coastal environments and can be found in higher concentrations from May to October when the weather is warmer. Infection with vibriosis can cause a range of symptoms such …

Jul 20, 2025 · The primary way people become infected with Vibrio is by consuming raw or undercooked seafood, especially shellfish. Oysters are a common source because as filter feeders, they can …

States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.