Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating undercooked fish from a California market

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. People can develop Vibrio infections after eating raw or undercooked seafood or oysters, or through an open wound, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Messina described Barajas as a “40-year-old mother to a wonderful six-year-old boy” and said that her family is in need of financial support due to her medical bills. Jose’s paid time off…has been exhausted, and the Family Disability program provides only 60% of his normal income.” In addition to these expenses, Barajas’ family will have to make home modifications, Messina wrote: “The mounting hospital bills are overwhelming, and Laura’s physical condition will necessitate significant changes to their lives as they adapt to her new circumstances.” Messina added that Barajas’ infection had taken a toll on her family.