Vibrio infection -- Vibrio fluvialis: An infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Vibrio fluvialis. The nature and severity of symptoms can vary considerably depending on the type of infection caused - gastroenteritis, wound infection or septicemia. Gastroenteritis is the most common disease associated with this bacteria and septicemia is relatively rare. Infection usually occurs through consumption of contaminated seafood or exposure of a wound to contaminated water. The elderly and very young tend to suffer more severe symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Vibrio infection -- Vibrio fluvialis is available below.
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Prognosis for Vibrio infection -- Vibrio fluvialis: Gastroenteritis is usually self-limiting unless patient has other underlying illnesses. Wound infections and septicemia need treatment or death can result.
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