Oysters are known to harbor bacteria capable of causing serious infections in humans, frequently without showing any symptoms. They employ immune cells called haemocytes that attempt to engulf and eliminate harmful microbes. Yet, the virulent bacterium Vibrio vulnificus has developed a protective capsule that helps it escape the oyster’s immune response, leading to critical public health risks for oyster consumers.
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