Magnified View of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption This photo shows the scanning electron micrograph of several Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. This emerging pathogen lives in seawater and is related to the bacterium that causes cholera. Credit Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control/Janice Carr Usage Restrictions Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control/Janice Carr License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.