2011 Outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus Linked to Oysters, Florida
On July 12, the Manatee County Health Department, Florida, announced that they were investigating a case of Vibrio vulnificus that had been contracted from eating oysters. The exposure location and the source of the oysters were not described.
Tags:
vibriosis, vibrio+vulnificus, shellfish, seafood, oystersOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Vibrio vulnificus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 1 |
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