Flesh-eating bacteria discovered in Delaware Bay; Rise in cases linked to climate change
A tragic incident has occurred in the St. Louis suburb of Manchester, where a man lost his life after consuming raw oysters from a local seafood stand. Health officials are now urging the public to dispose of any recently purchased oysters from this establishment following the man’s death. The cause of this unfortunate event is the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which does not alter the appearance, smell, or taste of the oysters. It seems that the oysters were likely already contaminated when they arrived at the stand, according to a news release from St. Louis County Public Health. The man had consumed the oysters sometime within the past week.
The news release also states that the business, known as the Fruit Stand & Seafood, is fully cooperating with the investigation, and there is currently no evidence to suggest that the business itself caused the contamination. Health officials are actively working to determine the source of the contamination. Interestingly, a study conducted in March revealed that cases of Vibrio vulnificus could increase and occur in new areas due to rising water temperatures caused by climate change.
Here are some helpful tips provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce your risk of vibriosis, a condition caused by Vibrio vulnificus infection:
1. Avoid consuming raw or undercooked oysters or other shellfish. It is recommended to cook them thoroughly before eating.
2. Always remember to wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw shellfish.
3. Prevent contamination of cooked shellfish by keeping them separate from raw shellfish and their juices.
4. If you have a wound, particularly from recent surgery, piercing, or tattoo, it is best to stay out of salt or brackish water. Alternatively, cover your wound with a waterproof bandage if there is a chance it might come into contact with such water or raw seafood and its juices. Brackish water is a mix of fresh and saltwater and can often be found where rivers meet the sea.
5. If your wounds or cuts have been exposed to seawater or raw seafood, be sure to thoroughly wash them with soap and water.
6. In case you develop a skin infection, it is important to inform your healthcare provider if your skin has come into contact with saltwater or brackish water, raw seafood, or its juices.
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