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Vibriosis causes an estimated 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths in the United States every year. People with vibriosis become infected by consuming raw or undercooked seafood or exposing a wound to seawater. Most infections occur from May through October when water temperatures are warmer.
Information on this website focuses on Vibrio species causing vibriosis. To learn about the illness caused by certain strains of V.cholerae, visit CDC’s cholera website.
Vibrio and Raw Oysters
Eating raw oysters can increase the chance you will get sick with vibriosis. That’s because Vibrio bacteria thrive in coastal waters where oysters are harvested.
Vibrio and Wounds
ALERT: Hurricane Harvey Flooding & Vibrio Infection Risk
If you are in an area affected by hurricanes and coastal flooding, see how to take steps to prevent a Vibrio wound infection.
Vibrio and Bloodstream Infections
Some Vibrios can get into the bloodstream. Many bloodstream infections are fatal, and death can occur within days.
- Page last reviewed: October 24, 2016
- Page last updated: August 31, 2017
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