2008 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus and Ciguatera Poisoning Linked to Barracuda, Puerto Rico
A dual outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus and ciguatera poisoning occurred among people who ate barracuda fish in Puerto Rico. The exposure location was described only as "other."
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s.+aureus, staph, ciguatoxin, ciguatera, finfish, seafood, barracudaOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PR |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus, Ciguatoxin |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Other |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 23 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 23 |
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