Experts say hurricane exacerbates danger of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about a waterborne bacterium called vibrio. Some rare species are carnivorous and can be deadly. Experts say hurricanes and rising water temperatures are increasing the risk. “Usually with more rainfall, in late summer and early fall, the maximum temperature rises and these bacteria start to become more abundant and infections start to increase,” Gaby said. Barbarite, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University. Rising water temperatures also contribute to concerns focused on brackish water bodies such as Indian River lagoons and hurricane flooding. can increase risk because it causes Bacteria can enter the bloodstream. “If you have a cut, stay out of the water,” says William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University. please,” he said. If infected, seek medical attention immediately. Also, raw shellfish can be dangerous to some people. “Eating shrimp instead of oysters is recommended for people with compromised immune systems or those with chronic liver disease,” Schaffner said, adding that between 150 and 200 people, according to the CDC. Americans are going to eat shrimp. It is infected with life-threatening Vibrio strains every year. Infected he dies 1 out of 5 and in some cases he dies within 2 days. Florida is the perfect storm for Vibrio infections, but again, the presence of potentially lethal Vibrio strains keeps their numbers low. You can prevent it by following basic safety precautions. “We have rip currents here in Florida, we have lightning, we have sharks. should not prevent people from being on the water,” Barbarite said. For more information about dangerous Vibrio bacteria, click here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about a waterborne bacterium called vibrio. Some rare species are carnivorous and can be deadly.
Experts say hurricanes and rising water temperatures are increasing the risk.
“Usually with more rainfall, in late summer and early fall, the maximum temperature rises and these bacteria start to become more abundant and infections start to increase,” Gaby said. Barbarite at Florida Atlantic University.
Rising water temperatures have also contributed to concerns focused on brackish waters such as Indian River lagoons and hurricane flooding. Hazards in the water can cause injuries and increase risk as they provide pathways for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
“If you have a wound, do not get in the water,” William Schaffner said. Infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have signs of infection. Also, raw shellfish can be dangerous to some people. It can filter feed and retain bacteria.
“For people with compromised immune systems or chronic liver disease, I would recommend eating shrimp instead of oysters,” says Schaffner.
According to the CDC, 150 to 200 Americans are infected with life-threatening Vibrio strains each year. 1 in 5 infected people die, sometimes within 2 days.
Florida is the perfect storm for vibrio infections, but there are still potentially lethal species present, so their numbers are low. You can prevent that by following basic safety measures.
“Here in Florida, we have rip currents, we have lightning, we have sharks. We shouldn’t be deterred,” barring people from being on the water,” Barbarite said.
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