2018 Outbreak of Vibriosis Linked to Raw Oysters Served at a Restaurant, Washington
In August 2018, two people became ill with Vibrio parahaemolyticus after eating raw oysters at a restaurant in King County, Washington. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Tags:
vibriosis, seafood, shellfish, oysters, raw oystersOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2018 |
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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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