Risk Factors for Vibrio parahaemolyticus
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Vibrio parahaemolyticus are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Vibrio parahaemolyticus makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Vibrio parahaemolyticus. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in various sources includes:
- Raw oysters
- Raw seafood
- Undercooked seafood
- Wound infection
- Immunocompromised persons
Risk factors discussion:
All persons. Persons with underlying
medical conditions, such as alcoholism and liver disease may
be at increased risk of infection and serious complications.1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Vibrio parahaemolyticus: DBMD
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