LDH: Flesh-eating bacteria has hospitalized 9, killed 5 so far this year
All nine cases were tied to seawater-exposed wounds, and every patient had underlying health conditions, health officials said.
- Louisiana health officials report nine Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, all hospitalized, with five deaths, exceeding the average from the past decade.
- Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm, brackish Gulf Coast waters from May to October, with Florida reporting 14 cases and two deaths so far this year, often linked to tropical storms and hurricanes.
- The bacteria infect people through small skin breaks or raw shellfish consumption; elderly and medically vulnerable individuals face higher risks of severe illness.
- Scientists attribute the bacteria's northward spread and overall case increase to climate change, with the northernmost case shifting about 30 miles annually.
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The bacterium Vibrio vulnificus belongs to the family of vibrions. It lives in warm, slightly salty water. The bacterium releases enzymes that can destroy the skin and connective tissue within a few hours.
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Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people in the U.S. and beyond. Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. To date, Louisiana […] The post Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect your…
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Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
Vibrio vulnificus advisory: Calcasieu coroner urges caution following rise in fatalities - American Press
A spike in Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana has resulted in nine confirmed cases and five deaths since August 5, according to health officials. All nine cases involved individuals with underlying medical conditions who exposed open wounds to seawater. The naturally occurring bacterium thrives in warm coastal and brackish waters from May through October. While it commonly infects open wounds exposed to seawater, it can also cause severe …
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