title: Vibriosis.
abstract: Vibriosis is a group of intestinal and extraintestinal infections caused by marine-dwelling bacteria of the genus Vibrio. Infections range from indolent illnesses to fulminant diseases, including cholera and necrotizing fasciitis. Most illnesses result from direct contact with the marine environment or consumption of shellfish, especially oysters. In the United States vibrio infections are increasing but are underreported because of lack of clinical recognition and appropriate detection in the microbiology laboratory. Recent advances to aid in the detection and identification of vibrio illnesses in the laboratory include rapid identification tests, new media, and molecular identification systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Alameda County Public Health Laboratory, 1000 Broadway, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94607, USA.
authors.forename: J Michael
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Janda
authors.affiliation: Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
authors.forename: Anna E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.affiliation: Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. Electronic address: cherylbopp@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Cheryl A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bopp
mesh_terms: D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D017747:Seafood / Q000382:microbiology*; D013048:Specimen Handling; D014481:United States; D014733:Vibrio / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D014735:Vibrio Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology
keywords: Aquatic; Cholera; Marine; Seafood; V vulnificus; Vibrio; Vibriosis