Some representatives are also pathogenic to humans, such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, V. fluvialis, V. furnissii, V. alginolyticus, V. mimicus and V. metschnikovii. They are not indicative of faecal contamination of the water.
Where can you become infected with non-cholera vibrios?
Infections with non-cholera vibrios are rare. In addition to cases on German coasts and (rarely) in inland waters in Germany, further cases have also been observed in European countries bordering the North Sea and Baltic Sea, such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and the Channel Islands. With a salinity of over 3 %, the North Sea is usually too salty. However, lower salinity levels (1.5 to 2.5 %) are measured in estuaries. Compared to other seas, the Baltic Sea has a lower…
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