Vibrio Vulnificus

Educational Materials

The Risk of Eating Raw Molluscan Shellfish (English PDF)
The Risk of Eating Raw Molluscan Shellfish (Spanish PDF)
Vv Fact Sheet (PDF)
Published Vibrio vunlificus Reference Materials (PDF)
Vv & Diabetes (PDF)
Vv & Immunocompromise (PDF)
Vv & Liver Disease (PDF)
Review of Pathogenic Vibrio Infections for Clinicians (PDF)
Vv Hazards - Patients with Liver Disease (PDF)
Vv Infections Associated with Raw Oyster Consumption (PDF)
Summary Education Materials Survey (PDF)
AMA Foodborne Illness Table (click here to download or print)

Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prevention of Vibrio Vulnificus Infection

E-learning Courses Now Available

This continuing medical education program is part of a national effort to prevent illness and death from Vibrio vulnificus infection.

These courses will prepare physicians, nurses, and dietitians to identify the clinical manifestations of Vibrio vulnificus, know current treatment guidelines, recognize groups who are at a higher-risk of illness, and advise patients to avoid exposure.

View Demo (Physicians)
View Demo (Dieticians)

For physicians, nurses and dietitians wishing to acquire credits, please contact the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference at issc@issc.org

Foundation Finalizes Strategic Plan (PDF)

Gulf & South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation Strategic Plan (PDF)

Louisiana Oyster Task Force Oyster Safety Song and Lyrics

The Louisiana Oyster Task Force recently announced the release of a new oyster safety

song and lyrics. The song was composed and sung by Carl Winters, Food Toxicologist at UC Davis.

A copy of the CD is available upon request from the Louisiana Oyster Task Force. This song may be used freely in hopes that you will find innovative ways to help educate oyster lovers. Please contact Ashley Roth at 504-286-8735 or ashley@louisianaseafood.com for your free copy.

Play song (MP3)
View lyrics (PDF)

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