Vibrios are common inhabitants of marine and estuarine environments. Some of them can be pathogenic to
humans and/or marine animals using a broad repertory of virulence factors. Lately, several reports have
indicated that the incidence of
Vibrio
infections in humans is rising and also in animals constitute a continuing
threat for aquaculture. Moreover, the continuous use of antibiotics has been accompanied by an emergence of
antibiotic resistance in
Vibrio species, implying a necessity for efficient treatments. One promising alternative
that emerges is the use of lytic bacteriophages; however, there are some drawbacks that should be overcome
to make phage therapy a widely accepted method. In this work, we discuss about the major pathogenic
Vibrio
species and the progress, benefits and disadvantages that have been detected during the experimental use of
bacteriophages to their control.