105 random samples of marine fish represented by Entrigla gurnardus, Mullus surmuletus, and Pargus
pargus (35 of each) were collected from different fish markets in Damanhur city, Behaira government.
All collected samples were bacteriologically examined for detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The
obtained results indicated that the incidence of Vibrio species isolated from the examined samples of
Entrigla gurnardus, Mullus surmuletus, and Pargus pargus were 60%, 42.9% and 37.1%, respectively.
Moreover, V. parahaemolyticus was isolated at highest level from the examined samples of Entrigla
gurnardus (8.6%) followed by Mullus surmuletus (2.8%). While, all examined samples of Pargus
pargus were free V. parahaemolyticus. Concerning the other Vibrio species, V. alginolyticus, V.
damsela, V. fluvialis, V. mimicus and V. vulnificus were isolated from the examined samples of marine
fish with varying percentages. The public health significance of the isolated microorganisms and the
probable sources of marine fish contamination as well as some recommendations to prevent them to
gain access to such food items were discussed.