Signs and symptoms of the V. parahemolyticus associated illness include watery diarrhea, fever, chills, abdominal cramps, and nausea. The disease can also lead to dysentery, disseminated disease, and wound infections.

Vibrio parahemolyticus: Illness Signs and Symptoms

Vibrio parahemolyticus: Illness Virulence Factors

Vibrio that causes GI illness associated with consumption of contaminated seafood

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Vibrio species other than cholera that cause disease include:

- Vibrio parahrmolyticus
- Vibrio vulnificus
- Aeromonas hydrophilia
- Plesiomonas shigelloides

Other Vibrio Species that Cause Disease

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Vibrio parahemolyticus

Vibrio that leads to GI illness through the ingestion of raw seafood or when open woulds come into contact with water with high concentrations of bacteria; Is not caused by poor sanitary conditions and found in warm seawater

Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio associated with marine environments, raw seafood, and infections in wounds (mainly those acquired in water). Can cause gastroenteritis and septicemia.

Aeromonas hydrophila

Vibrio associated with marine environments, raw seafood, and serious systematic infections after ingesting contaminated food or water. Can cause gastroenteritis.

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