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The CDC has issued a warning about severe “flesh-eating” infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus in the eastern United States.
The infections are associated with warming coastal waters and have been reported in states such as Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. Vibrio vulnificus is a rare and deadly flesh-eating bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis, leading to the death of the skin around a wound.
The bacteria live in coastal waters and thrive in warm temperatures, particularly from May to October. Infections can occur through exposure of open wounds to salt water or consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.
People with liver disease and diabetes are at higher risk of infection. The CDC has recommended informing residents and tourists in coastal communities about the risk of Vibrio vulnificus infection and taking protective actions, such as avoiding contact with brackish water, salt water, and raw seafood.
For more information, you can visit the CDC’s Health Alert Network at https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/han00497.asp.
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