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Vibrio

Medical Definition:	A genus of VIBRIONACEAE, made up of short, slightly curved, motile, gram-negative rods. Various species produce cholera and other gastrointestinal disorders as well as abortion in sheep and cattle.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; VIBRIO MARINUS and VIBRIO VISCOSA see MORITELLA are also available; infection = VIBRIO INFECTIONS
Also Called:	Beneckea

Vibrio Categories.

	Vibrio alginolyticus - A species of gram-negative, halophilic bacteria, in the genus VIBRIO. It is considered part of normal marine flora and commonly associated with ear infections and superficial wounds exposed to contaminated water sources.
	Vibrio cholerae - The etiologic agent of CHOLERA.
	Vibrio mimicus - A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus VIBRIO, isolated from SHELLFISH, as well as from human diarrheal stools and ear infections.
	Vibrio parahaemolyticus - A species of bacteria found in the marine environment, sea foods, and the feces of patients with acute enteritis.
	Vibrio salmonicida - A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus VIBRIO, the causative agent of cold water vibriosis, a HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA of ATLANTIC SALMON.
	Vibrio vulnificus - A species of halophilic bacteria in the genus VIBRIO, which lives in warm SEAWATER. It can cause infections in those who eat raw contaminated seafood or have open wounds exposed to seawater.

Vibrio Medical Definitions and Terms

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