What are Vibrio species?
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.
What disease does Vibrio cause?
Infection with Vibrio bacteria can cause two types of illness: vibriosis and cholera. Although many species of Vibrio exist, most vibriosis (non-cholera) cases are caused by Vibrio vulnificus or Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Why Vibrio is important?
Several species of Vibrio are pathogens. Most disease-causing strains are associated with gastroenteritis, but can also infect open wounds and cause sepsis. They can be carried by numerous marine animals, such as crabs or prawns, and have been known to cause fatal infections in humans during exposure.
Is vibriosis serious?
Most people with a mild case of vibriosis recover after about 3 days with no lasting effects. However, people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection can get seriously ill and need intensive care or limb amputation. About 1 in 5 people with this type of infection die, sometimes within a day or two of becoming ill.
How do you prevent vibriosis?
You can reduce your risk of vibriosis by following these tips:
- Don’t eat raw or undercooked oysters or other shellfish.
- Always wash your hands with soap and water after handing raw shellfish.
- Avoid contaminating cooked shellfish with raw shellfish and its juices.
Is Vibrio a parasite?
Vibrio cholerae, the bacteria that causes cholera, is made pathogenic by one of its parasites, the CTX virus. This virus enables the vibrio to produce a toxin that causes the lethal diarrhea of cholera.
Does vibriosis go away on its own?
Symptoms usually appear within 12-24 hours and can last 1-7 days. Most people infected with vibriosis will recover on their own; however, severe illness may result in hospitalization or death.
How do you treat vibriosis in fish?
Antibiotics can be given directly to the fish as an injection, formulated into a feed, or may require a water-based treatment.
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