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Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) is a curved, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterial species found in the sea and in estuaries which, when ingested, may cause gastrointestinal illness in humans.
May 14, 2024 · Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in coastal waters. About a dozen kinds of Vibrio can cause people to get an infection called vibriosis. People can get vibriosis after swallowing Vibrio or getting it in a wound. Vibrio infection can be serious. Know when to seek medical care.
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Fact Sheet 1. What is Vibrio parahaemolyticus? - V. parahaemolyticus is a bacterium in the same family as those that cause cholera. It lives in brackish saltwater and causes gastrointestinal illness in humans. V. parahaemolyticus naturally inhabits coastal
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Jun 26, 2023 · Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection can cause various types of illness including gastroenteritis, wound infections, and, in more severe cases, sepsis. It is a common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in Asia, specifically in Japan.
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterium found in marine, coastal and tidal waters, and most commonly causes gastroenteritis (gastro). Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection is a notifiable condition 1.
Aug 3, 2023 · Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a gram-negative bacterium that can cause seafood-associated diarrheal illness; it has also been associated with wound infections and septicemia [ 1,2 ].
Sep 13, 2022 · Most vibriosis infections are caused by two specific types of Vibrio bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus or Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The bacteria are more abundant when the water is warmer, with 80% of vibriosis infections occurring from May through October. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for vibriosis.