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D. While on a trip to Galveston to visit the Strand, Sara consumes raw oysters at...

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!

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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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