Vibrio vulnificus oysters: pearls and perils.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Vibrio vulnificus is a naturally occurring bacterium found ubiquitously in coastal waters. Infection with this organism, which is often associated with eating raw oysters, is the leading cause of seafood-related deaths in the United States. This article reviews the current scientific literature on this potentially lethal pathogen and discusses the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of V. vulnificus infections.
Medical subject headings
- Foodborne Diseases
- Ostreidae
- Seafood
- Vibrio vulnificus