Increase on Vibrio cases trigger warning from BC Centre for Disease Control

British Columbia, Canada

The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning about a spike in illness associated with shellfish consumption in recent days. Five people have been sick with V. parahaemolyticus (vibriosis) in the last two weeks, according to the BCCDC.

The vibrio bacteria is naturally occurring in the ocean, and grows in molluscan shellfish such as clams, oysters, and mussels. Here in B.C., shellfish harvesters are urged to check the BCCDC map before digging for clams, or collecting mussels and other shellfish to prevent serious illness.

In case you are experiencing vibrio symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Source: www.citynews1130.com/2021/07/22/b-c-shellfish-harvesting/ | Symptoms: Fever, Nausea, Diarrhea