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| Murphy, S; Oliver, J. |
| Of the several bacterial diseases which may result from consumption of shellfish, those caused by marine bacteria of the genus Vibrio are the most abundant. In the United States, up to 10,000 non-fatal cases per year are estimated to be caused by the various members of this genus. More than 95% of all deaths in the United States which result from seafood consumption are caused by a single bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus. The bacterium is a normal inhabitant of estuarine waters, and occurs naturally in especially high numbers in molluscan shellfish. Infections following consuption of raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters, result in fatality rates of over 60%. Because most oysters in the United States are transported large distances before marketing,... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: USA Coasts; Vibrio cholerae; Vibrio vulnificus; Crassostrea virginica; Bivalvia; Bacteria; Temperature effects; Food technology; Fish poisoning; Oyster culture. |
| Ano: 1992 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/1992/acte-1622.pdf |
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