Are Vibrio bacteria harmful?
Yes, some species of Vibrio bacteria can cause serious infection, amputation and is often times fatal for human beings. 30. What happens during a Vibrio infection? Some specific types of Vibrio Cholerae that cause the specific disease cholera. Other types of Vibrio Cholerae, however, along with Vibrio Vulnificus and Vibrio Parahemolyticus can cause infections that are typified by gastroenteritis, severe wound infections and septicemia. The infection is also often accompanied by headache and fever. In certain individuals who have liver disease, leukemia, or other chronic diseases that affect their immune system, certain species of Vibrio, like the Vibrio Vulnificus, can cause blood infections leading to septic shock, which can be fatal if left untreated. 31. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms usually appear 12 to 24 hours after infection for most Vibrio organisms. For V. Vulnificus, symptoms can take as long as 72 hours to appear. 32. How can you get a Vibrio infection? Vibrio organi
