Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus related to raw oysters in British Columbia.
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During July and August, 1997, British Columbia (BC) experienced an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) gastroenteritis associated with consumption of raw and undercooked oysters. VP is a naturally occurring, halophilic bacterium which can be found in BC’s coastal waters and, at least during the summer months, in marine shellfish(1). This report presents the preliminary findings of the outbreak investigation by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), regional health units, and the BC Ministry of Health, Food Protection Programs.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Canada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada
دوره 23 19 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997