Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Organism
Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a halophilic (salt-requiring) bacterium, exist naturally in marine and estuarine environments throughout the world, including the coastal waters of the United States and Canada. The bacteria are capable of infecting marine fish and shellfish, especially oysters harvested from coastal areas.
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Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
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Austin, TX 78714-9347
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Austin, TX 78756-3199
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