Members of the genus Vibrio, which includes the species which cause cholera are found in marine environments. However, most cases of cholera occur when people drink water that has been contaminated with feces from other humans with cholera. If an effective vaccine against cholera were developed so that humans would become immune to the disease, both the reservoir and the source of the cholera bacteria would be eliminated.

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While an effective vaccine against cholera could significantly reduce the incidence of the disease in humans, the reservoir of Vibrio cholerae in marine environments would not be eliminated. The bacteria naturally inhabit water sources and can be found independent of human fecal contamination.

Members of the Genus Vibrio, Which Includes the Species Which