2023-09-18 20:52:55
Los cases of “flesh-eating” bacteria have alerted the population worldwide due to the consequences that it can cause, such as the case of Laura Barajasa woman who lost her limbs from eating a fish fillet with her bacteria Vibrio injuriouswho is fighting for his life in the hospital.
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In recent weeks, cases of victims of “flesh-eating” bacteriaas happened with the model Jennifer Barlow, who lost one of her limbs after cutting herself with the rake and going into the sea in the Bahamas Islands, United States.
What happened to Laura Barajas?
In it case of Laura Barajas40 years old, his life changed radically after buying tilapia fish at a local market located in San Jose, California, United States. However, what should have been a delicious meal ended up turning into a nightmare once he began to develop symptoms after consuming the steak.
According to statements by Anna Messina to international media, who is close to the victim, Laura presented symptoms the day after eating. tilapia fish contaminated with bacteria Vibrio injurious. Because her health condition worsened every day, she ended up urgently hospitalized, where she was put into a coma due to the complications caused by the bacteria.
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To save his life, doctors had to amputate both his legs and arms because he had already developed sepsis. In addition, the kidneys already had serious damage. Subsequently, she was put on a ventilator and induced into a coma from which she struggles to recover.
What is Vibrio vulnificus bacteria?
The bacteria Vibrio injurious, o bacteria “come carne”as it is also known, can enter the human body through the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, as well as in open wounds that come into contact with contaminated water. They describe it specialists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
According to information from the academic journal JAMA International Medicine, the bacteria Vibrio injurious causes about 95 percent of seafood related deathsbecause once it enters the body, it can cause life-threatening infections that require intensive care or limb amputation to save life from necrotizing fasciitis.
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What is necrotizing fasciitis caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus?
The necrotizing fasciitis that develops the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus It is a serious infection that is characterized by the destruction and death of skin tissues around an open wound. Hence the necrotizing fasciitis It is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment with surgery to remove infected tissue.
Some of the main warning symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis are the following:
Extreme pain in the affected area, which may be disproportionate to the initial appearance of the injury. Significant swelling. Intense redness of the skin in the affected area. Localized heat in the skin. Extreme sensitivity to touch. Fever. General malaise. Blisters filled with fluid or ulcers on the skin. Skin that becomes darkened or necrotic in advanced cases.
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In it case of Laura Barajasit is known that he continues in the hospital fighting for his life, while his family and friends have started a fundraising campaign through GoFundMe to help with medical expenses related to your treatment.
Although his story shocked the population, specialists warn of the importance of cook seafood properly, avoid eating it raw, as well as Do not go into the sea with open wounds. Take care of yourself!
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