There have been a number of vibrio vulnificus cases in Florida this year, including cases linked to waters in Franklin and Gulf Counties, so the Florida Department of Health wants to make sure that people are aware of the dangers of vibrio and how to protect yourself from it.
According to the Florida Department of Health, there have been 23 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida as of August 28th.
Warmer temperatures increase the chances of illness from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium which is often found in raw oysters but also occurs naturally in Gulf waters.
Most people are not affected by vibrio, but there are certain at-risk groups which should not eat raw oysters at any time of the year.
Those groups include heavy drinkers and people with certain health conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, cancer, or stomach disorders or any illness or treatment that weakens the immune system.
For at-risk individuals, vibrio vulnificus can be fatal.
People in those high-risk groups are also in danger if they wade into Gulf or estuarine waters with open cuts or wounds.
If you would like to learn more about vibrio vulnificus, you can check out the Department of Health webpage which provides educational materials including background information on the disease and a "frequently asked questions" section.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/vibrio-infections/vibrio-vulnificus/index.html?utm_source=ac
According to the Florida Department of Health, there have been 23 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida as of August 28th.
Warmer temperatures increase the chances of illness from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium which is often found in raw oysters but also occurs naturally in Gulf waters.
Most people are not affected by vibrio, but there are certain at-risk groups which should not eat raw oysters at any time of the year.
Those groups include heavy drinkers and people with certain health conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, cancer, or stomach disorders or any illness or treatment that weakens the immune system.
For at-risk individuals, vibrio vulnificus can be fatal.
People in those high-risk groups are also in danger if they wade into Gulf or estuarine waters with open cuts or wounds.
If you would like to learn more about vibrio vulnificus, you can check out the Department of Health webpage which provides educational materials including background information on the disease and a "frequently asked questions" section.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/vibrio-infections/vibrio-vulnificus/index.html?utm_source=ac
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