Causes of Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Cause of Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Most people become infected by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Less commonly, this organism can cause an infection in the skin when an open wound is exposed to warm seawater. ¹

Eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Less commonly, wound infections may occur when wounds or soft tissues are exposed to warm seawater. ²

Cause details for Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Vibrio is a naturally occurring organism commonly found in waters where oysters are cultivated. When the appropriate conditions occur with regard to salt content and temperature, V. parahaemolyticus thrives. ¹

Vibrio parahaemolyticus , a halophilic (salt-requiring) gram- negative bacterium naturally and commonly found in warm marine and estuarine environments. ²

Related information for causes of Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Further relevant information on causes of Vibrio parahaemolyticus may be found in the risk factors for Vibrio parahaemolyticus and underlying causes of Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Vibrio parahaemolyticus (General): DBMD
2. excerpt from Vibrio parahaemolyticus: DBMD

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