11 Vibriosis

CDC Vibriosis page

12 cases

0 deaths

25 % of cases were hospitalized

1 cases per 100,000 population

11.1 Epidemiologic Review

11.1.1 Disease Information

Overview: Vibriosis is a diarrheal illness caused by Vibrio bacteria. Vibrio bacteria live in certain coastal waters.

Symptoms: Symptoms commonly include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Vibrio bacteria can also cause a skin infection when an open would is exposed to salt water or brackish (mix of salt and fresh) water.

Transmission: Transmission mostly occurs by eating raw or undercooked seafood, especially shellfish. Infection can also occur when Vibrio bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin if exposed to salt water or brackish water. Vibriosis is not spread from person-to-person.

Treatment: Vibriosis usually resolves on its own. When treatment is necessary, antibiotics are an effective form of treatment. Vibriosis wound infections might require rapid medical attention.

Prevention: Avoid eating raw or undercooked seafood. To prevent wound infections, avoid exposing open wounds or cuts to salt water or brackish water.

11.1.2 Demographics

Demographics not available due to low counts.

11.1.3 Outbreaks

No outbreaks were identified in 2023.

11.1.4 Monthly and Historical Comparisons



Data for Utah and the CDC were retrieved from the CDC’s Notifiable Infectious Disease Data Tables.

11.2 Key Things to Know

  • The median duration of illness was 12.5 days.
  • 25% of the cases were co-infected with another enteric illness.
  • 50% of cases reported consuming fish and 33% of cases reported consuming oysters.
  • 10 cases (83%) reported diarrhea, 7 cases (58%) reported vomiting, 4 cases (33%) reported muscle pain.
  • 5 cases (41%) reported being immunocompromised.
  • 25% of cases reported foreign travel as a risk factor.