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Watch Out for Vibrio in Galveston
September 27, 2024
An uptick in cases of Vibrio in Galveston prompt a Galveston County Health District public health alert. You may want to re-think eating fish caught off the docks of the Galveston sea wall and protect yourself from skin infections. Here’s… read more
August 18, 2024
YouTuber and social media influencer Billy LeBlanc fell ill, and his girlfriend, Natalie Clark died of Vibrio infection from raw oysters. Despite their popularity, Vibrio infections are a serious and potentially deadly concern associated with raw oysters. Both consuming them… read more
Experts Warn of Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Moving North
May 10, 2024
Experts warn that the deadly Vibrio bacteria moving North may increase risk of cases in areas not commonly associated with the infection. Is climate change to blame? What is Vibrio? Vibrio vulnificus, or more commonly referred to as Vibrio or… read more
Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?
April 11, 2024
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more
March 14, 2024
Cases of Vibria vulnificus, commonly known as the flesh eating bacteria are on the rise in three eastern U.S. States. Most notably during the heat waves experienced between July through August 2023, says a Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more
February 1, 2024
The incubation period for Vibrio infections can vary depending on the specific species of Vibrio and the circumstances of exposure, but ranges from 4 to 96 hours. Incubation Period Overview Understanding the incubation period for Vibrio infections is crucial for… read more
3 Sick and 1 Death – Vibrio in Connecticut
August 16, 2023
The Connecticut Department of Health (DPH) issued a Press Release on July 28, 2023, warning residents about a severe Vibrio infection outbreak detected in the state that has sickened at least 3 and caused 1 death so far. The Outbreak… read more
Man Tragically Dies After Eating Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters
June 11, 2023
St. Louis County has issued a public health alert for raw oysters after a Missouri man died after eating them. Here is everything we know about Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters: Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters This week, the St. Louis County… read more
August 10, 2021
Oysters have been around for millions of years and have been considered a delicacy by people all over the world for generations. Scientists report evidence of shellfish dinners dating back 164,000 years ago. Vibrio, however, has only been documented since… read more
June 20, 2021
Here comes the sun do,do,do.. and also, Vibrio Summer? Vibrio and Summer seem to be in the news together more often than we would like. Summer is here! There is something so invigorating about a change of season. Warm weather… read more