Abstract
Vibrio parahœmolyticus has only lately been recognised as a significant cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in the United States. By 1972, thirteen outbreaks have been reported, and the epidemiological, clinical, bacteriological, and environmental aspects of these outbreaks are reviewed here. Outbreaks were reported from eight States, ranging from the Atlantic seaboard to the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific northwest, and Hawaii. Crab, shrimp, lobster, and oysters were involved as vehicles. Cooked seafood was responsible for all but two of the outbreaks. A variety of different serotypes of the organisms were involved. Errors in refrigeration, cooking, or food-handling hygiene contributed to the incidents.
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