Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio vulnificus (pronunciation: /ˈvaɪbrioʊ vʌlˈnɪfɪkəs/) is a species of Gram-negative bacteria in the genus Vibrio.

Etymology

The name Vibrio vulnificus originates from the Latin vibrio meaning "to vibrate" and vulnificus meaning "wound-making".

Description

Vibrio vulnificus is a rod-shaped, motile bacterium that is commonly found in warm coastal waters. It is a halophilic bacterium, meaning it thrives in high-salt environments. Vibrio vulnificus is known to cause Vibriosis, a disease that can lead to severe skin infections, sepsis, and even death if not treated promptly.

Related Terms

• Vibriosis
• Gram-negative bacteria
• Halophilic
• Motile
• Sepsis

See Also

• Vibrio cholerae
• Vibrio parahaemolyticus

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vibrio vulnificus
• Wikipedia's article - Vibrio vulnificus

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