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Vibrio infection (all species)
Infection with Vibrio species is especially dangerous when someone has a compromised immune system or liver disease. Vibrio can also cause severe wound infections. Non-cholera vibrio species include V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and others. Also see: Cholera. Our fact sheet answers some common questions about Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The CDC's fact sheet answers some common questions about Vibrio cholerae (cholera). Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of any species of Vibrio to local health departments within 24 hours of identification. On weekends and holidays, call 503/731-4030 to reach the state health department doctor on call. Cases are subject to restriction on school and day-care attendance, food handling, and patient care for the duration of any diarrhea and/or vomiting. Disease reporting form for health-care practitioners (PDF 42K) Go to our disease reporting page for information on how to report and for telephone numbers of local health departments. For county health departments: Investigative guidelines (8/03) (PDF 17K) Report forms
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