Definition
A form of food poisoning that is caused by a bacillus found in raw shellfish, oysters and clams and is characterized by flu-like symptoms, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, vomiting, fever and chills, and, if ingested by individuals with impaired gastric, liver, kidney or immune function, possibly fatal septicemia.
URL Name
YF-3000-3160-900
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.3160-900
Parent Code
YF-3000.3160
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-3160-900
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-3160
Publication Status
Draft