Vibrio vulnificus

O'Sullivan Law Firm Taking Vibrio vulnificus Cases

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木曜日, 2月 8, 2024
Climate change, Sepsis, Poisoning, Bacteria, Depression, Vibrio vulnificus, Life, Infection, Water, Death, Amputation, Oyster farming

Denver, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - February 8, 2024) -  The O'Sullivan Law Firm is taking cases related to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium found in raw oysters that can cause serious infection, and lead to amputation and death.

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  • Denver, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - February 8, 2024) -  The O'Sullivan Law Firm is taking cases related to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium found in raw oysters that can cause serious infection, and lead to amputation and death.
  • These cases can originate around the country and The O'Sullivan Law Firm helps Vibrio victims nationwide.
  • When the water they're in is warm and contains Vibrio vulnificus, it gets trapped in the oyster.
  • If you have any questions about Vibrio vulnificus, or you know someone infected with Vibrio vulnificus, call 303-388-5304 to learn more about your options.

The American Water Security Project and Partners Applaud Florida TaxWatch's Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida's Ground and Surface Water Report

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火曜日, 10月 10, 2023
Environmental protection, Vibrio vulnificus, Multimedia, American Society of Civil Engineers, Sewage, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida TaxWatch, Tourism, Society, Florida Legislature, American Water, Legislation, Septic, Florida Department, Executive, Biophysical environment, SELF, Water, Sewage treatment, Property insurance

ST PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Security Project, the Angler Action Foundation, and the Solar Energy Loan Fund applaud the release of Florida TaxWatch's Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida's Ground and Surface Water Report. The report outlines four commonsense recommendations to combat the threat to Florida's waters by antiquated septic tank technologies:

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  • ST PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Security Project, the Angler Action Foundation, and the Solar Energy Loan Fund applaud the release of Florida TaxWatch's Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida's Ground and Surface Water Report .
  • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection should work with the Florida Legislature to pass legislation that incorporates the provisions of Executive Order 23-06 into Florida Statutes.
  • Again, we congratulate Florida TaxWatch for a job well done and the Florida executive and legislative branches for taking Florida's water quality issues seriously.
  • The American Water Security Project is a registered 501(c)3.

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself

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月曜日, 9月 25, 2023
People, Infection, Tissue, Shellfish, Disease, Climate, Diabetes, Amputation, HIV, Necrotizing fasciitis, Liver disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, Sore, Fever, Cancer, Immunity, Seafood, Wound, CDC, Blood, Swimming, Eating, Streptococcus, Swelling, Time, Vibrio vulnificus, Water, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cyclone, Blister, Center, Bacteria, Ulcer, Climate change, Skin discoloration, Red, Skin, Microbiology, Vaccine, Oyster farming, Vibrio

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people.

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  • Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people.
  • In September 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory alerting doctors and public health officials of an increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases that can cause serious wound infections.

What does ‘flesh-eating’ mean?

    • There are several types of bacteria that can infect open wounds and cause a rare condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
    • These bacteria do not merely damage the surface of the skin – they release toxins that destroy the underlying tissue, including muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
    • The bacterial species group A Streptococcus, or group A strep, is the most common culprit behind necrotizing fasciitis.

How do you catch flesh-eating bacteria?

    • Most infections in the U.S. occur in the warmer months, between May and October.
    • People who swim, fish or wade in these bodies of water can contract the bacteria through an open wound or sore.
    • Vibrio vulnificus can also get into seafood harvested from these waters, especially shellfish like oysters.

Why are flesh-eating bacteria infections rising?

    • But rising ocean temperatures due to global warming are creating new habitats for this type of bacteria, which can now be found along the East Coast as far north as New York and Connecticut.
    • A recent study noted that Vibrio vulnificus wound infections increased eightfold between 1988 and 2018 in the eastern U.S.
    • Climate change is also fueling stronger hurricanes and storm surges, which have been associated with spikes in flesh-eating bacteria infection cases.

What are symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis? How is it treated?

    • Early symptoms of an infected wound include fever, redness, intense pain or swelling at the site of injury.
    • If you have these symptoms, seek medical attention without delay.
    • Necrotizing fasciitis can progress quickly, producing ulcers, blisters, skin discoloration and pus.

How do I protect myself?

    • People who have a fresh cut, including a new piercing or tattoo, are advised to stay out of water that could be home to Vibrio vulnificus.
    • Wounds that occur while fishing, preparing seafood or swimming should be washed immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
    • This includes people taking immunosuppressive medications or those who have pre-existing conditions such as liver disease, cancer, HIV or diabetes.