Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio vulnificus
a halophilic species whose strains are similar to V. parahaemolyticus and V. alginolyticus but differ in that they can ferment lactose. Infection by eating raw seafood causes septicemia and cellulitis, and may be especially severe or even fatal in those with preexisting hepatic disease. Wound infection may occur following exposure to sea water or from injury when handling crabs.

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