Connecticut officials warn of severe Vibrio vulnificus infections due to consumption of raw shellfish or exposure to salt or brackish water

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about the potential dangers of consuming raw shellfish and exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound, due to severeVibrio vulnificusinfections. Since July 1, three cases ofV. vulnificusinfections have been reported to DPH. The three patients are between 60-80 years of age. [...]

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