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Florida Sea Grant: Frequently Asked Questions about Vibrio in Florida.
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Holly Abeels, Gabby Barbarite, Anita Wright, Peter J. McCarthy
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Abstract/Description
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Under certain conditions, one type of marine bacteria known as Vibrio is capable of causing wound infections and seafood sickness in people with weakened immune systems. Recently, the term “flesh-eating bacteria” has been used to refer to Vibrio. This description is false and misleading and causes unnecessary fear and panic. To ensure that your time on the water is safe and enjoyable, be aware of local hazards and follow these simple safety guidelines.
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Date Issued
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2016-02
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000479
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Document (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vibrio in Florida.
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Creator
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Gabby Barbarite, Peter J McCarthy, Holly Abeels, Anita Wright
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Florida is a tropical paradise that attracts marine enthusiasts and seafood lovers from around the world. Its extensive waterways not only offer unique areas for us to explore but also provide essential habitat for marine life. Although you cannot see them, marine bacteria are common throughout Florida waters. Marine bacteria play an important role in environmental processes by breaking down organic matter or providing food for larger organisms. There are many different species of bacteria...
Show moreFlorida is a tropical paradise that attracts marine enthusiasts and seafood lovers from around the world. Its extensive waterways not only offer unique areas for us to explore but also provide essential habitat for marine life. Although you cannot see them, marine bacteria are common throughout Florida waters. Marine bacteria play an important role in environmental processes by breaking down organic matter or providing food for larger organisms. There are many different species of bacteria that live in Florida waters. They are natural inhabitants of marine environments and live in and on many aquatic organisms. Under certain conditions, one type of marine bacteria known as Vibrio is capable of causing wound infections and seafood sickness in people with weakened immune systems.
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Date Issued
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2015-11
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000480
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Document (PDF)
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Pathogenic Vibrio Bacteria in Mangrove Snapper Meat.
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Brandon McHenry, Gabby Barbarite, Peter J. McCarthy
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Vibrio have been isolated from the guts and skin of fish from many environments as well as commercial fish products, however it is unknown if these pathogens naturally exist in the meat of foodfish. This study first investigated the association of Vibrio with Mangrove Snapper collected from the Indian River Lagoon to determine if its presence in their meat is natural or a product of contamination. The second part of this study was to identify Vibrio reservoirs within Mangrove Snapper to...
Show moreVibrio have been isolated from the guts and skin of fish from many environments as well as commercial fish products, however it is unknown if these pathogens naturally exist in the meat of foodfish. This study first investigated the association of Vibrio with Mangrove Snapper collected from the Indian River Lagoon to determine if its presence in their meat is natural or a product of contamination. The second part of this study was to identify Vibrio reservoirs within Mangrove Snapper to better understand how they can contaminate the meat during the filleting process. In addition, the effects of temperature abuse (a common food handling issue) and its duration, on Vibrio abundance, were also tested.
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000478
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Document (PDF)
