[Surveys on the occurrence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus on fish caught in the Southern Central Baltic Sea in comparison with other European results (author's transl)].

: Presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in European marine environments, including Western Baltic Sea, was ascertained by several scientists. -Our surveys had in view to find out whether fish of the Southern Central Baltic Sea area was contaminated with this microorganism. -In the periods of June - September 1973 and June 1974, 541 fish of 7 species had been tested. Two different technics of isolation were applied. From among 820 colonies picked up for further identification none happened to be Vibrio parahaemolyticus.