Vibriosis denotes infections caused by non-cholera Vibrio species, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio alginolyticus, and Vibrio vulnificus, clearly distinguishing the condition from the acute diarrhoeal illness cholera produced by Vibrio cholerae. Beyond clinical medicine, these microorganisms constitute a critical biological hazard for commercial aquaculture enterprises. [1][3]
Disease overview
BacterialVibriosis
弧菌病
Evidence-backed informationEN 5/7 applicable sections · ZH 5/7 applicable sectionsUpdated Sep 3, 2026
Vibriosis comprises bacterial infections primarily driven by non-cholera Vibrio species distributed across marine and freshwater ecosystems. These pathogens predominantly impact human health through dietary intake of contaminated seafood or direct contact with aquatic environments, representing an expanding public health challenge influenced by environmental shifts. While frequently resulting in transient gastrointestinal distress, specific strains carry substantial potential for severe systemic complications. [1][2]
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The predominant clinical presentation involves mild, self-resolving gastrointestinal disturbances following environmental or dietary exposure. Conversely, infection with opportunistic variants such as V. vulnificus can precipitate aggressive localized tissue damage that rapidly escalates into fatal bloodstream infections. [1]
Disease occurrence exhibits marked seasonal variation with case volumes surging during warmer periods, directly correlating with elevated aquatic temperatures that favor bacterial proliferation. Regional analyses reveal a substantial clinical burden, evidenced by isolation rates approaching four percent among diarrhoeal patients, alongside documented increases in antimicrobial resistance patterns. [1][2]
Human acquisition occurs principally through ingesting raw or inadequately processed contaminated seafood and through direct dermal contact with marine waters. Secondary pathways encompass fecal-oral dissemination via compromised municipal water supplies and interpersonal spread within affected communities. [1][2]
Public health mitigation prioritizes safeguarding drinking water integrity and maintaining comprehensive sanitation infrastructure to block environmental contamination routes. Targeted vaccination initiatives remain accessible for specific cholera-associated strains, while aquaculture management increasingly investigates narrow-spectrum biological agents to regulate reservoir populations sustainably. [1][3]
- 1Baker-Austin C et al. Vibrio spp. infections. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2018 Jul 12. PMID: 30002421. doi: 10.1038/s41572-018-0005-8.PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30002421/
- 2Muzembo BA et al. Vibriosis in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr. PMID: 38311027. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.01.022.PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38311027/
- 3Sheikh H et al. Vibrio spp. and Their Vibriocin as a Vibriosis Control Measure in Aquaculture. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2022 Oct. PMID: 35451794. doi: 10.1007/s12010-022-03919-3.PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35451794/
Coverage
Reporting countries and regions
Trends by reporting country
Monthly patterns over time
Data access
Page dataset index with source links and update metadata.
Official sourcesAuthority, cadence, notes14
Australia NINDSS
Australia
Australian national notifiable diseases surveillance dashboard.
Australia NINDSS — Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Australian Capital Territory, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — New South Wales
New South Wales, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for New South Wales, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — Northern Territory
Northern Territory, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Northern Territory, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — Queensland
Queensland, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Queensland, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — South Australia
South Australia, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for South Australia, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Tasmania, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — Victoria
Victoria, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Victoria, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Australia NINDSS — Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia
Australian NINDSS monthly state/territory notifications for Western Australia, kept separate from the Australia national aggregate.
Korea KDCA EID
South Korea
Korea KDCA notifiable infectious disease OpenAPI or portal/KOSIS downloads aggregated to national monthly notification counts.
Norway FHI MSIS Statistics Bank
Norway
Norway FHI MSIS national monthly notifications from the official Allvis frontend API; adapter contract checks guard the unversioned endpoint.
Sweden Public Health Agency SmiNet
Sweden
Sweden SmiNet national monthly reported cases from the official Public Health Agency statistics pages; public release is enabled with closed-month publication and revisable recent-month refreshes.
US CDC NNDSS
United States
CDC National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System provisional data.
US CDC NHSS HIV
United States
CDC NNDSS weekly data plus NHSS annual national HIV diagnoses