Flesh-eating bacteria found in swimmer who was at Cape Cod beach

Potentially a rare event of fatal bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus was found in a person floating with a wound exposed to Old Silver Beach.According to the town of Falmouth.

Accordingly Disease Control and Prevention CentersSome types of vibrio, for example Vibrio Vulnificus can cause severe and life -threatening infections, even necrotizing fasciitisor “meat -eating disease”.

The Falmouth case was confirmed by local and state officials on August 8th.

The disease appeared in Florida and Louisiana this year.

Louisiana reported the most Vibrio Vulnificus infection in ten years, including four deaths, including four deaths as of July 30th.

Florida, Florida, according to health data, Florida similarly vibrio vulnificus infections caused by four deaths reported. The state counted a total of 13 cases that are not abnormal at this point of the year.

According to CDC data, an average of 150 to 200 cases are reported each year, most of them in Gulf Coast states.

Vibrio Vulnificus was a naturally grown bacterium According to the statement, it is found in the coastal and river waters – a mixture of fresh water and salt water – and can be detected in warmer waters.

Old silver beach It is not closed compared to the town and there is no advice in force. Falmouth beaches are monitored for fecal bacteria. Barnstable County Bathroom Beach Monitoring ProgramHowever, there is no way to follow the bath water for Vibrio Vulnificus.

Bacteria are rare in Massachusetts, but according to the explanation, it is slightly more likely to be at the end of summer and at the beginning of autumn, when water temperatures are hotter. He reports more Vibrio Vulnificus cases in the north, where scientists have attributed to climate change.

The town asked individuals from swimming or swimming with open sections, abrasions or fresh tattoos or entering the water or a waterproof bandage. In addition, after contact with coastal waters, rinse the wounds with soap and fresh water and if the wound is red, swollen, painful or exposure to sea water, seek medical care quickly if it is accompanied by fire.

According to the statement, a vibrio vulnificus infection may occur in individuals at risk of floating in sea water. Bacteria can cause disease through open wounds or consumption of raw or low -cooked seafood. Cases Vibrio was seen in the oysters in Wellfleet in 2017.

Individuals at risk may include people with liver disease, diabetes, weakened immune systems, chronic diseases, pregnant women, older adults and young children. Eating wound infections and raw seafood can take these individuals at greater risk.

For more information, visit this Hkm or Mass.gov.

In this report, Materials from USA Today was used.

Desiree Nikfardjam is a correspondent with breaking and trendy news. He graduated from Columbia University Institute of Journalism. You can reach him at dnikfardjam@gannett.com.

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