Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Associated with Consumption of Raw Oysters in Canada, 2015.
Foodborne Pathog Dis
; 15(9): 554-559, 2018 09.
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ABSTRACT
There has been a steady increase in illness incidence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp). The majority of illnesses are associated with consumption of raw oysters. In the summer of 2015, Canada experienced the largest outbreak associated with the consumption of raw oysters harvested from British Columbia (BC) coastal waters. Case investigation of laboratory-confirmed cases was conducted to collect information on exposures and to assist traceback. Investigations at processors and oyster sampling were conducted. Eighty-two laboratory-confirmed cases of Vp infection were reported between January 1 and October 26, 2015. The majority of the cases were reported in BC, associated with consumption of raw BC oysters in restaurants. Sea surface temperatures were above the historical levels in 2015. This outbreak identified the need to improve surveillance and response to increases in human cases of Vp. This is of particular importance due to the potential for increasing water temperatures and the likelihood of additional outbreaks of Vibrio.
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Assunto principal:
Ostreidae
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Vibrioses
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus
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Intoxicação por Frutos do Mar
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Doenças Transmitidas por Alimentos
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Gastroenterite
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article