V. vulnificus is also obtained from eating contaminated seafood. Unlike other Vibrio species, this one is invasive and is able to enter the blood stream through the epithelium of the gut. Fever, vomiting, and chills are the symptoms normaly associated with infection of this organism. Additionally, wound infection may also occur from contaminated sea water. Cellulitis or ulcer formations may result.
Treatment is usually with tetracycline.