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PRO/AH/EDR> Ciguatera toxin – Bahamas (2): (NW) conch, correction, Vibrio sp. laboratory confirmation
Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- The BahamasThe Ministry of Health warned yesterday of a recent outbreak of conch poisoning. Health authorities yesterday [4 Jul 2018] confirmed 4 cases of conch poisoning stemming from Potter's Cay in the past 72 hours but said the outbreak of _Vibrio parahaemolyticus_ could easily be prevented by vendors washing their conch supplies in fresh water._V. parahaemolyticus_ is a bacterium found in brackish saltwater, which, when ingested, causes symptoms including abdominal Read more [...]
