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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 is the bacterium that causes cholera. As this eMedTV article explains, Vibrio cholerae is usually transmitted by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. This Web page offers an in-depth look at Vibrio cholerae.

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.