Who is at risk for vibriosis?
All persons are at risk for vibriosis when they eat raw oysters, clams, or other shellfish. You are at increased risk of infection and serious complications if you have: · any type of liver disease, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or cancer, · iron overload disease (hemochromatosis), · diabetes, · cancer (such as lymphoma, leukemia, and Hodgkin’s disease), · stomach disorders, or · any other illness or medical treatment that weakens the body’s immune system.
