How can I learn more about V. vulnificus?
You can discuss your medical concerns with your doctor or other health care provider. Your local city or county health department can provide information about this and other public health problems that are occurring in your area. Information about the potential dangers of raw oyster consumption is available 24 hours a day from the FDA’s Seafood Hotline (telephone 1-800-332-4010); FDA public affairs specialists are available at this number between 12 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information is also available on the world wide web at http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov. Some tips for preventing V. vulnificus infections, particularly among immunocompromised patients, including those with underlying liver disease: • Do not eat raw oysters or other raw shellfish. • Cook shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) thoroughly. • For shellfish in the shell, either a) boil until the shells open and continue boiling for 5 more minutes, or b) steam until the shells open and then continue cooking for 9 more min
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