
(1)
To determine:
The reason as to why patients who take antacids are at greater risk for infections withVibrio vulnificus.
Introduction:
Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative vibrio shaped bacterium. This bacterium is found in marine environments, such as coastal areas, brackish ponds, or estuaries. Vibrio vulnificus is known to cause food poisoning to people and it is commonly ingested by eating raw tainted oysters.
(2)
To determine:
Whether antacids raise or lower the
Introduction:
Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative vibrio shaped bacterium. This bacterium is found in marine environments, such as coastal areas, brackish ponds, or estuaries. Vibrio vulnificus is known to cause food poisoning to people and it is commonly ingested by eating raw tainted oysters.
(3)
To determine:
How people can reduce the risk of infection besides refraining from antacids.
Introduction:
Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative vibrio shaped bacterium. This bacterium is found in marine environments, such as coastal areas, brackish ponds, or estuaries. Vibrio vulnificus is known to cause food poisoning to people and it is commonly ingested by eating raw tainted oysters.

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