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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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Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States