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Vibrio Information

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Vibrio is a family of bacteria that can cause several different illnesses in humans. As this eMedTV page explains, types of Vibrio bacteria include Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio mimicus, and Vibrio vulnificus. This page provides an overview of Vibrio.

Vibrio cholerae bacteria can survive with or without oxygen and can cause cholera, a diarrheal illness. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the transmission and types of Vibrio cholerae bacteria.

Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and lists other illnesses caused by the bacteria.

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that can cause illnesses such as sepsis and wound infections. This eMedTV segment discusses sepsis and wound infections and explains the transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment of Vibrio vulnificus.