People who value their flesh are being warned to steer clear of Hurricane Idalia floodwaters in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
So far this year, Vibrio infections have killed 11 people: five in Florida, two in Connecticut, three in North Carolina and one Long Island resident,Roughly 100 cases of Vibrio are reported in the US each year, but because people with mild infections aren’t tested, the actual number isn’t known. About a third of the reported cases are fatal.
“While rare, the Vibrio bacteria has unfortunately made it to this region and can be extraordinarily dangerous,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a news release. A Vibriosis infection can lead to severe symptoms such as necrosis — the death of living tissue like skin — and sepsis.“As we investigate further, it is critical that all New Yorkers stay vigilant and take responsible precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe,” Hochul added.
The Vibrio bacteria can enter the body through raw or undercooked shellfish, or through a cut in the skin. Even a tiny cut, such as a recent tattoo or piercing, can lead to an infection. Vibriosis — the disease caused by a Vibrio infection — can rapidly lead to sepsis, shock and large blisters that destroy body tissue,
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