What is Vibrio Vulnificus Bacteria ? For which CDC Issued a Warning?
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Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium found in raw or undercooked seafood, as well as saltwater and brackish water.
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Infection typically occurs when an open wound contacts vibrio bacteria in water.
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Infection typically occurs when an open wound contacts vibrio bacteria in water.
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Vibrio vulnificus, or vibriosis, causes human illness, although it's incorrectly dubbed "flesh-eating" bacteria
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The bacteria cannot consume tissue but can lead to necrotizing fasciitis if it enters through a wound.
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Severe cases may necessitate intensive care or limb amputation, with a 1 in 5 fatality rate, often occurring rapidly.
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Vibrio bacteria thrive in coastal waters, peaking between May and October when temperatures rise.
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Consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish accounts for 10% of reported cases.
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Those with underlying health issues like cancer, liver disease, diabetes, or weak immune systems face a higher risk of wound infection.
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