Author:
Froelich Brett A.,Noble Rachel T.
Abstract
The human-pathogenic marine bacteria
Vibrio vulnificus
and
V. parahaemolyticus
are strongly correlated with water temperature, with concentrations increasing as waters warm seasonally. Both of these bacteria can be concentrated in filter-feeding shellfish, especially oysters. Because oysters are often consumed raw, this exposes people to large doses of potentially harmful bacteria. Various models are used to predict the abundance of these bacteria in oysters, which guide shellfish harvest policy meant to reduce human health risk.
Vibrio
abundance and behaviour varies from site to site, suggesting that location-specific studies are needed to establish targeted risk reduction strategies. Moreover, virulence potential, rather than simple abundance, should be also be included in future modeling efforts.
Funder
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at UNC Chapel Hill
Subject
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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