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Florida braces for Vibrio season as five infections reported
health3 days ago

Florida braces for Vibrio season as five infections reported

Five Floridians have contracted Vibrio vulnificus as Vibrio season peaks in warm coastal waters, underscoring the ongoing risk from seawater exposure and raw shellfish. Infections can be severe, ranging from wound infections to life‑threatening septicemia, particularly for people with liver disease or weakened immune systems. Health officials urge avoiding raw oysters, ensuring shellfish is fully cooked, and protecting any open wounds from seawater, while seeking urgent medical care for fever, swelling, or rapidly spreading redness.

via Yahoo|
#florida#health#infections
Heat-Warmed Waters Drive Vibrio Bacteria Northward Along the East Coast
environment1 month ago

Heat-Warmed Waters Drive Vibrio Bacteria Northward Along the East Coast

Climate-driven warming of coastal waters is expanding Vibrio bacteria, including the deadly vulnificus, up the U.S. East Coast, increasing infection risks for beachgoers and shellfish consumers; researchers are building a month-ahead predictive model to flag high-risk counties and support public health and the shellfishing industry, though forecasts remain imperfect and industry views on the tool are mixed.

via Gizmodo|
#climate-change#environment#public-health
San Jose Woman's Limb Loss Mystery Deepens
health2 years ago

San Jose Woman's Limb Loss Mystery Deepens

The mystery surrounding the illness of a San Jose woman who underwent quadruple amputation after eating tilapia fish deepens as public health officials confirm that she was not sickened by Vibrio. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department is actively investigating to identify the cause of her illness, as several different diseases can lead to similar clinical outcomes. A GoFundMe page has raised over $111,000 for the woman's medical expenses, and she is currently healing well in the hospital.

via KRON4|
#amputation#health#investigation
"Emerging Threat: Vibrio Vulnificus on the Rise in Raw Oysters"
health2 years ago

"Emerging Threat: Vibrio Vulnificus on the Rise in Raw Oysters"

Infections with a flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, commonly found in warm coastal waters, have raised concerns as cases and deaths associated with the bacteria have been reported in new areas, including the Northeastern U.S. Experts believe that rising water temperatures due to climate change may be expanding the geographic range of the bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus can be contracted through exposure to saltwater or by consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Symptoms can range from mild gastrointestinal illness to severe infections, including necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock. While vibrio infections are still relatively rare, health officials advise caution and recommend avoiding contact with seawater or brackish water if you have open wounds, and cooking shellfish thoroughly to reduce the risk of infection.

via TODAY|
#climate-change#flesh-eating-bacteria#health
Rising Hurricane Threat Amplifies Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risk in Florida Waters
health2 years ago

Rising Hurricane Threat Amplifies Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risk in Florida Waters

Experts warn that hurricanes and warmer water temperatures are increasing the risk of waterborne infections caused by flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio in Florida waters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health alert, emphasizing the importance of avoiding contact with water if you have a wound and cleaning any injuries sustained in the water with soap and water. Raw shellfish can also pose a risk, particularly for those who are immunocompromised or have chronic liver disease. While the numbers of infections are low, following basic safety measures can help prevent the potentially deadly Vibrio infections.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#flesh-eating-bacteria#florida-waters#health
"Vibrio Outbreak Claims Second Life in Dare County, Prompts Recreational Water Safety Measures"
health2 years ago

"Vibrio Outbreak Claims Second Life in Dare County, Prompts Recreational Water Safety Measures"

Murray Bridges, the owner of Endurance Seafood Company, may have died from a Vibrio bacterial infection, according to his daughter. This comes after the recent Vibrio-related death of another resident in Dare County. Vibrio cases are rare, but three deaths have been reported in North Carolina in July 2023. The Vibrio bacteria is becoming more prevalent in Northern waters due to climate change.

via The Outer Banks Voice|
#bacterial-infection#dare-county#health
Rise in Vibrio Deaths Prompts Warning on Brackish Water, Seafood Consumption
health2 years ago

Rise in Vibrio Deaths Prompts Warning on Brackish Water, Seafood Consumption

Three deaths in North Carolina have been linked to vibrio infections, a bacteria found in warm seawater or brackish water. The individuals had open cuts or wounds that came into contact with saltwater. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is warning about the dangers of vibrio, which is most commonly reported in the warmest months. Since 2019, eight out of 47 reported cases in North Carolina have been fatal. Symptoms of vibrio infection can include skin infections, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, fever, and chills.

via WTVD-TV|
#brackish-water#deaths#health
Florida Beachgoers at Risk as Deadly Bacteria Adapts to Plastic and Seaweed Blooms
environment3 years ago

Florida Beachgoers at Risk as Deadly Bacteria Adapts to Plastic and Seaweed Blooms

The combination of sargassum, vibrio bacteria, and man-made plastics in the ocean is creating a "perfect pathogen storm" that poses a threat to marine life and human health. Vibrio has evolved to attach to and thrive on plastic, and its numbers increase as it sits on the beach. People are advised to wash themselves off after coming in contact with sargassum, especially if they have open cuts.

via Wink News|
#environment#health#marine-debris