06/10/25 Public Health Education Post: Vibrio
- Health Department
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
Per CDC:
Key points
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.
How do people get vibriosis?
Most people get vibriosis by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
Some people get vibriosis after an open wound comes in contact with coastal waters.
How common is vibriosis?
CDC estimates that:
80,000 cases of vibriosis happen each year in the United States.
52,000 cases of vibriosis are the result of eating contaminated food.
Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of Vibrio infection
Watery diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Chills
Signs and symptoms of Vibrio bloodstream infection
Fever
Chills
Dangerously low blood pressure
Blistering skin lesions
Signs and symptoms of Vibrio wound infection
Fever
Redness
Pain
Swelling
Warmth
Discoloration (turning a color other than normal)
Discharge (leaking fluids)
To learn more visit: About Vibrio Infection | Vibrio Infection | CDC
