2012 Outbreak of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Linked to Clams, Alaska
Three suspected cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning were reported in one week of April, 2012, to the Alaska Section of Epidemiology. All three were the result of eating shellfish harvested in the Juneau area over Easter weekend.
The first case, a man, had eaten razor clams harvested from Admiralty Island; his symptoms developed with a few hours. The next two cases, had eaten butter clams harvested from either Lincoln Island or Ralston Island over Easter weekend. The couple reported tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue and face that developed a few hours after eating the clams.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK |
| Pathogen: | Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | shellfish |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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