Raw oysters linked to deadly flesh-eating bacteria

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Two people have died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium, from eating raw oysters in Louisiana. More than 20 residents have fallen ill from the bacteria, which can infect anyone who eats raw or undercooked seafood, especially those with weakened immune systems or liver conditions. Health officials warn that consuming raw shellfish carries serious risks and urge caution.

Source

Froelich BA, Noble RT. Vibrio bacteria in raw oysters: managing risks to human health. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2016 Mar 5;371(1689):20150209. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2015.0209. PMID: 26880841; PMCID: PMC4760139.

Additional Reading

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flesh-eating-bacteria-raw-oysters-rcna227900

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisiana-oysters-vibrio-vulnificus-flesh-eating-bacteria/

https://people.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-two-more-deaths-oysters-louisiana-11799494