Wound Infections
People who develop wound infections from
Vibrio vulnificus usually do not have any other medical conditions. Wound infections may begin with redness and swelling at the site of the wound and can then progress to affect the whole body.
Transmission of Vibrio Vulnificus
For people who develop sepsis from Vibrio vulnificus, transmission most often occurs from eating raw oysters (or other shellfish contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus) during the summer months.
For people who develop wound infections from Vibrio vulnificus, transmission usually occurs through direct contact with seawater, shellfish, and marine wildlife found in warm waters. There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of Vibrio vulnificus.
Incubation Period for Vibrio Vulnificus
When a person becomes infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria begin to multiply within the body. After one to three days (or as late as seven days), Vibrio vulnificus symptoms can occur. The period between becoming infected and the start of Vibrio vulnificus symptoms is called the Vibrio vulnificus incubation period.
Symptoms of Vibrio Vulnificus
Vibrio vulnificus symptoms vary based on the type of illness (sepsis or wound infection).
Sepsis
Symptoms of sepsis can include:
- Body aches
- Chills
- Fever
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Blood-tinged, blistering skin lesions.
These Vibrio vulnificus symptoms are sudden and can result in a rapid decline in health following exposure.
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