All Vibrionaceae require Na+ for growth

Taxonomy
Family: Vibrionaceae

Natural habitats
Marine environments

Clinical significance
V. vulnificus causes primary cellulites, septicemia, foodborne disease and wound infections.

Patients usually have predisposing conditions such as liver disease, immunosuppression, or other chronic diseases.

Patients typically present with a sudden onset of fever and chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Secondary skin lesions
often appear, progressing to bulla formation and necrosis.

Endotoxic shock
often occurs and can rapidly lead to death.

They also cause severe wound infections, usually after trauma and exposure to marine animals or the marine environment.