Shellfih as reservoirs of bacterial pathogens

Journal Title: Journal of Coastal Life Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present an overview on bacterial pathogens associated with shellfish in Grenada and other countries including the authors’ experience. Although there have been considerable published work on vibrios, there is a lack of information on Salmonella serovars associated with various shellfish. In Grenada, for instance the blue land crabs collected from their habitats were found to harbor several Salmonella serovars. Also, it is notable that only minimal research has been done on shellfish such as conchs and whelks, which are common in the Caribbean and West Indies. Information on anaerobic bacteria, particularly, non-spore forming bacteria associated with shellfish, in general, is also scanty. This review re-examines this globally important topic based on the recent findings as well as past observations. Strategies for reduction of bacteria in oysters are briefly mentioned because of the fact that oysters are consumed commonly without complete cooking.

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  • EP ID EP240244
  • DOI 10.12980/jclm.4.2016J6-13
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(2016). Shellfih as reservoirs of bacterial pathogens. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 4(4), 253-258. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-240244