Oyster Outbreak a First for Mild Strain of Cholera

The raw Florida oysters that sickened at least 11 people during March and April were contaminated with an unusual but mild strain of cholera. "This is the first outbreak of illness from this strain of cholera in Florida, and we have yet to be able to find any other cases in the United States," said Sterling Ivey, spokesman with the Florida...

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