Cases of flesh-eating bacteria in water are growing and expert warns swimmers in the USA
A public health medical expert has issued a warning to beach-goers, pointing to the rise of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in warm salt waters. Popularly known as “flesh-eating bacteria”, this microorganism can cause serious and potentially fatal infections, especially in individuals with open wounds or compromised immune systems.
The concern is heightened by recent data, which have already recorded nine cases of the disease in Florida, in addition to five deaths in the state of Louisiana. These numbers highlight the need for precaution, as contamination generally occurs through direct contact with contaminated water through skin lesions or through consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.
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The alert aims to raise awareness among the population about the risks of contamination and the importance of simple preventive measures, such as avoiding entering seawater with cuts or open wounds and ensuring that seafood is always well cooked before consumption. The bacteria is a natural inhabitant of these environments, but its growth and the incidence of infections increase as the waters warm.
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