eMedTV Germs A-Z

Varicella-Zoster Virus - Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
This page contains links to eMedTV Germs containing information on subjects from Varicella-Zoster Virus to Vibrio Parahaemolyticus. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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  • Variola Virus
  • Vibrio
  • Vibrio Cholerae
  • Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
 
 

Variola Virus

Variola virus (the cause of smallpox) has been eradicated. This eMedTV segment discusses the variola virus in detail and provides information on how transmission occurs and how this virus could be used as a biological weapon.

Vibrio

Vibrio is a family of bacteria that can cause several different illnesses in humans. As this eMedTV page explains, types of Vibrio bacteria include Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio mimicus, and Vibrio vulnificus. This page provides an overview of Vibrio.

Vibrio Cholerae

Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium that causes cholera. As this eMedTV article explains, Vibrio cholerae is usually transmitted by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. This Web page offers an in-depth look at Vibrio cholerae.

Vibrio Parahaemolyticus

Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and lists other illnesses caused by the bacteria.