What other marine vibrio organisms exist?
Several other marine vibrios found in Washington cause intestinal illness. The symptoms from these infections are similar to those from V. parahaemolyticus. Other vibrio species, such as Vibrio vulnificus, may cause more serious illnesses, however, these species are not found in Washington but do occur elsewhere in the country. What should I do if I suspect someone in my family has vibriosis? If severe diarrhea or fever persists, contact your primary care provider. For more information please call… The Office of Shellfish and Water Protection (360) 236-3330, or Communicable Disease Epidemiology (206) 418-5500 (toll free 1-877-539-4344).
