2017 Outbreak of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Linked to Raw Oysters, Seattle, Washington
One person was laboratory confirmed with vibriosis and another person was described as a "probable" case as a result of consuming raw oysters at a meal on July 14, 2017. The oysters were consumed at a restaurant located in Seattle, Washington. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Tags:
vibriosis, oysters, vibrio+parahaemolyticus, seattle, washington, king+county, shellfish, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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Sources & documents
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