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Stay Wound-Free: Houston Warns About Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Local Waters
local-news-health14 days ago

Stay Wound-Free: Houston Warns About Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Local Waters

Health officials warn that flesh-eating bacteria capable of causing necrotizing fasciitis can be found in both Gulf Coast saltwater and Houston-area lakes and ponds. To reduce risk, avoid swimming with open wounds or recent tattoos, wash after water exposure, monitor wounds for signs of infection, and seek urgent care if infection signs appear; early treatment is critical. The bacteria occur naturally in the environment, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk. Check Texas Beach Watch for current water quality before heading out.

via Click2Houston|
#flesh-eating-bacteria#houston#local-news-health
Grandma of Eight Mistook Back Pain for Fatigue—A Flesh-Eating Infection Took Her Life
health16 days ago

Grandma of Eight Mistook Back Pain for Fatigue—A Flesh-Eating Infection Took Her Life

Sharon Alexander, a 72-year-old pastry chef and mother of eight, believed her worsening backache from a long shift was nothing serious, but she developed necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating infection, which spread rapidly and led to her death days after hospital admission; her daughter Scarlett Simpson has launched a GoFundMe for the NF Foundation and completed a 50-mile hike to raise awareness and funds.

via Yahoo|
#awareness#flesh-eating-infection#health
Misread Boil Turns into Flesh-Eating Infection That Put Mom in a Coma
health26 days ago

Misread Boil Turns into Flesh-Eating Infection That Put Mom in a Coma

Caroline Fonjock, a 45-year-old from Haverhill, initially thought a leg lesion was just a boil, but it rapidly turned into necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and deadly infection. She required emergency surgery, skin grafts and spent two weeks in a medically induced coma in ICU; five years later she has relearned walking and speaking and hopes sharing her story raises awareness for early diagnosis of the condition.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#emergency-surgery#flesh-eating-disease#health
Warm Seas, Deadly Bacteria: A Florida Case of Vibrio vulnificus That Cost a Leg
health2 months ago

Warm Seas, Deadly Bacteria: A Florida Case of Vibrio vulnificus That Cost a Leg

A NEJM case report describes a 74-year-old Florida man whose leg was nearly destroyed by Vibrio vulnificus causing necrotizing fasciitis, leading to above-knee amputation and skin grafts; the infection highlights rising risk from warmer coastal waters tied to climate change, with cases increasing in the U.S. and a substantial fatality rate despite treatment, prompting efforts to predict and prevent outbreaks.

via Gizmodo|
#climate-change#flesh-eating-bacteria#florida
Court probes misdiagnosis in 20-year-old's death from flesh-eating infection
world5 months ago

Court probes misdiagnosis in 20-year-old's death from flesh-eating infection

A 20-year-old English amateur footballer, Luke Abrahams, died in January 2023 from sepsis and necrotizing fasciitis after doctors reportedly dismissed his symptoms as tonsillitis or sciatica; in the days leading to his death he interacted with multiple healthcare providers, including ambulance crews, who did not transfer him to hospital promptly. An inquest was opened in January 2023 at Northampton Coroner's Court, with his parents calling for accountability and a review of the care he received as investigations into the handling of his case continue.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#coroner-inquest#flesh-eating-disease#misdiagnosis
Missed Red Flags Led to 20-Year-Old's Fatal Flesh-Eating Infection
health5 months ago

Missed Red Flags Led to 20-Year-Old's Fatal Flesh-Eating Infection

A 20-year-old English amateur footballer, Luke Abrahams of Northampton, died on Jan. 23, 2023 from sepsis and necrotizing fasciitis after doctors reportedly dismissed warning symptoms as tonsillitis and later sciatica; an inquest was opened and investigations found failures to escalate to hospital by medical staff and ambulance crews, prompting calls from his family for accountability.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#health#luke-abrahams#necrotizing-fasciitis
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge Along Gulf Coast Amid Rising Ocean Temperatures
health11 months ago

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge Along Gulf Coast Amid Rising Ocean Temperatures

Two deaths in Bay County, Florida, in 2025 are linked to vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can cause severe infections like necrotizing fasciitis, often mistaken as 'flesh-eating.' The bacteria thrive in warm seawater and are contracted mainly through contaminated seafood or water exposure, with five deaths reported across Florida this year amid 16 cases.

via Panama City News Herald|
#bay-county#flesh-eating-bacteria#florida
"Tiny Toe Cut Leads to Near-Amputation for 23-Year-Old California Woman"
health2 years ago

"Tiny Toe Cut Leads to Near-Amputation for 23-Year-Old California Woman"

A 23-year-old Californian woman, Sela Serafin, almost lost her foot to necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease, after a small cut on her toe turned into a life-threatening infection. She experienced severe symptoms, underwent multiple surgeries to remove infected tissue, and spent weeks in the hospital. After a long recovery, including physiotherapy and holistic healing methods, she has regained her health and is now training for a marathon.

via Daily Mail|
#flesh-eating-disease#health#necrotizing-fasciitis
"Severe Sepsis: Multiple Amputations Linked to Tickly Throat Illness"
health2 years ago

"Severe Sepsis: Multiple Amputations Linked to Tickly Throat Illness"

Mason Jones, a 16-year-old from West Virginia, had to undergo amputations of both hands and feet after a sore throat led to sepsis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. He also suffered from necrotizing fasciitis, which required multiple skin grafting surgeries. Despite the challenges, Mason is determined to regain his independence and has maintained a positive attitude throughout his recovery. His family is raising funds to cover medical expenses, and Mason's story highlights the severity of sepsis and its lasting impact on survivors.

via Daily Mail|
#amputation#health#medical-recovery