V.alginolyticus was first identified as a pathogen of humans in 1973.[3] It occasionally causes eye, ear and wound infections.[3] V. alginolyticus is a highly salt-tolerant species and can grow in salt concentrations of 10%.[3] Most clinical isolates come from superinfected wounds that become contaminated at the beach.[3] Tetracycline usually results in cure.[3] V. alginolyticus is rare cause of bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts.[3]