D. While on a trip to Galveston to visit the Strand, Sara consumes raw oysters at a small bay-side restaurant. Two days later, she has abdominal pain, severe cramping, explosive watery diarrhea and a low-grade fever. Sara recovers in a few days without antibiotic treatment.
7. What is the most likely culprit (genus and species)? Support your answer!
The most likely culprit responsible is Vibrio parahemolyticus
Vibrio parahemolyticus is the pathogen responsible for gastroenteritis due to consumption of raw oysters. It has an incubation period of 5-72 hours. Symptoms include abdominal pain, severe cramping, explosive watery diarrhea and a low-grade fever.
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