2 years, 2 months ago
After Hurricane Ian, US' Florida Sees Rise In Infections Caused By 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria: Report
ABP NewsNew Delhi: Florida, that was devastated by Hurricane Ian last month, killing over 100 people, has seen a surge in illness caused by flesh-eating bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus infections, is also known as flesh-eating bacteria as it can lead to necrotizing fasciitis when the flesh surrounding a wound starts to rot and die. "The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is observing an abnormal increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections as a result of exposure to the flood-waters and standing waters following Hurricane Ian," BBC quoted a spokesperson at the county health department as saying. “Sewage spills, like those caused from Hurricane Ian, may increase bacteria levels.
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