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Salt Water · Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 4:15 pm Post subject: Flesh-eating bacteria May 2015

This flesh-eating bacteria story for May 2015 is not local, but is about our Gulf of Mexico waters.

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/28973441/fort-myers-man-contracts-flesh-eating-bacteria-loses-leg#.VUk-4O9FCUm
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STXwaterfowler · Pony Mullet Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Posts: 76

Oh my word. Poor guy, I can't even imagine at all. What the hell could of done that??????

fishinglady · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 8:11 am Post subject:

I thought the danger was in the Laguna and bays rather than in the Gulf.

lars · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 8:42 am Post subject:

Vibrio is in the bays. Flesh eating bacteria and Vibrio are two different things.

magadorm · Horse Mullet Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 131

Vibrio just refers to the bacteria genus Vibrio. There are a huge number of species in this genus, all the way from bacteria that are completely harmles to the "flesh eating" bacteria and the bacteria that causes cholera. Just knowing something is "Vibrio" is a very vague piece of information.

ecraner1211 · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 10:26 am Post subject:

i was under the assumption that vibro was only an issue when the waters warm up , basically during the summer? am I a complete fool for thinking this?

BayFly · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 12:35 pm Post subject:

I've read many articles on this and the problem seems to be more prevalent in brackish water, and effects one who has a compromised immune system, generally. However, when exposed to a saltwater environment it is wise to always treat any scrapes, cuts, or other open wounds with over-the-counter sources available to you, such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide, Hibicleans (Chlorhexidine Gluconate solution) antiseptic/antimicrobial skin cleaner, HEB's triple antibiotic plus, etc. to try to avoid the problem. I carry all of the above with me in my first aid kit while fishing, just in case.

RedFish Chaser · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 2:40 pm Post subject:

Following these bacteria stories for years, is it predominantly warm stagnant waters that's a higher concern?
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AcousTennis · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 13 Sep 2010 Posts: 1319

I know a few cases last year have come from people walking around packery barefoot. So much oyster and other hazards out there to get you.
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rodandroll · Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 8:52 pm Post subject:

Interesting read on potential cure for mrsa the most deadly antibiotic resistant bacteria. Wonder if it would work on vibro.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11504166/Anglo-Saxon-cow-bile-and-garlic-potion-kills-MRSA.html
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