can you die from oyster viruses?
Eating raw oysters is dangerous for certain groups of people because some raw oysters contain bacteria or viruses that can cause disease. A bacterium called Vibrio vulnificus that is in some oysters can cause severe illness and death in people with certain underlying medical conditions.Reginald Tucker] How do oysters become contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria? [Duc Vugia] Well, Vibrio bacteria exist naturally in marine waters and estuaries all over the world. Oysters and other shellfish are filter feeders, and they accumulate these bacteria as they filter water.