Vibrio

ALSO KNOWN AS: Vibriosis

Vibrio species are Gram-negative bacteria that primarily affect marine and estuarine fish. Infections can lead to skin lesions, hemorrhaging, and septicemia. Outbreaks are often associated with stress and elevated water temperatures.

Distribution: Worldwide in marine and estuarine environments

Detection Methods: Bacterial culture, biochemical tests, PCR

Hosts: Various marine and estuarine fish species

Target Tissue: Skin, gills, internal organs