noun
- an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio, commonly affecting fish and shellfish
Usage: medical; veterinary
Examples
- The fish farm experienced an outbreak of vibriosis that killed many salmon.
- Vibriosis is a serious concern for aquaculture operations worldwide.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the sick oysters with vibriosis.
- Proper water quality management can help prevent vibriosis in marine environments.
- Researchers are studying new treatments for vibriosis in commercial fisheries.