Where are noncholera Vibrio bacteria found?
Noncholera Vibrio bacteria live in saltwater and are commonly found in marine environments and estuaries. These bacteria are frequently isolated from oysters and other shellfish during the summer months. How does this bacteria spread? Noncholera Vibrio can cause disease in people who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. There is no evidence for person-to-person transmission of noncholera Vibrio. Who gets infected with noncholera Vibrio? Persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with chronic liver disease, are at risk for noncholera Vibrio infection when they eat raw seafood, particularly oysters. Since noncholera Vibrio are naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to noncholera Vibrio through direct contact with seawater. What are the symptoms of noncholera Vibrio infection? Among healthy people, ingestion of noncholera Vibrio can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In immunocompromised pers
