While Florida authorities are working to recover damage caused by Hurricane “Ian” that hit in late September to early October, in addition to infrastructure problems. destroyed Some people do not have a place to live. Officials are also facing a new health crisis. that is the outbreak of “meat-eating”
Officials reported that Storm waves and floods that occur causing bacteria called Vibrio valnificus (Vibrio injurious)” grows and spreads well.
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Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium commonly found in warm, brackish water. It can enter the human body through undercooked seafood. or through various wounds on the body
If you get this infection Skin infection may occur. which can rapidly develop into Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rare condition that causes tissue to break down. and sometimes the limb must be amputated to prevent further spread. This is why Vibrio vulnificus was nicknamed carnivorous
In Florida’s Lee County, it was reported before Hurricane Ian. There have been 27 cases of meat-eating disease so far, four have died, and when the storm hit Florida, two more people are infected, and county health officials believe. There has been a steady increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection after this.
A spokesman for Lee County Public Health said: “The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is noticing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus infections as a result of exposure to flooding and backwater after the storm. Hurricane Ian”
The agency stated that “People should always be aware of the risks that can arise when wounds or scratches on the skin Contact with warm water, brackish water or salt water … Spilled sewage. such as caused by Hurricane Ian may increase bacterial levels.”
The agency also warned that people with weakened immune systems especially people with chronic liver disease or people taking immunosuppressant medications. There is a particular risk of serious complications from Vibrio vulnificus infection.
if it enters the bloodstream Bacteria can cause sepsis. This will cause a severe immune response. This leads to organ failure and can sometimes be fatal. Symptoms of an early flesh-eating infection include: fever and chills It can then cause a drop in blood pressure and the onset of blisters on the skin.
Compiled from CBS News
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