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Beware Of Oysters If You Drink

Health officials are warning that people suffering from liver problems or who drink alcohol regularly should avoid eating raw oysters. There is a risk of infection by a deadly bacteria which occurs naturally in ocean waters. Officials say the bacterium was implicated in the recent death of a 45-year-old man with liver disease. The unidentified man became ill on May eleventh, one week after eating raw oysters.Infection with the bacteria can cause watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.

This post was last modified on 01/31/2009 5:27 pm