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Review
. 2011 Mar 15;52(6):788-92.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq251.

Vibrio vulnificus oysters: pearls and perils

Nicholas A Daniels  1
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Vibrio vulnificus oysters: pearls and perils

Nicholas A Daniels. Clin Infect Dis. .

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.

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