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What is the most common way people get vibriosis?

Raw or undercooked seafood, especially shellfish.

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  1. Eating raw or undercooked fish or shellfish ✔
  2. Drinking tap water
  3. Touching dry crab shells

Why: DOH says most vibriosis cases come from eating raw or undercooked fish or shellfish. Some Vibrio species can also infect wounds through contact with seawater.

Huh, didn't know that: People with liver disease, diabetes or weak immune systems are at higher risk.

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Answer: Eating raw or undercooked fish or shellfish. DOH says most vibriosis cases come from eating raw or undercooked fish or shellfish. Some Vibrio species can also infect wounds through contact with seawater.

  1. Washington DOH Vibrio in Shellfish doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/vibriosis
    Most cases of vibriosis occur from eating raw or undercooked fish or shellfish.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Washington DOH Vibrio in Shellfish doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/vibriosis
    wound infections (from skin contact with marine water or seafood)
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Washington DOH Vibrio in Shellfish doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/vibriosis
    People with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV-AIDS
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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