Authorities issue warnings about eating raw shellfish and exposure of wounds to salt or brackish water after vibriosis deaths
In a statement released on Wednesday, New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, said authorities were investigating the infections as the state’s health department urged healthcare providers to consider vibriosis when diagnosing wound infections or sepsis of unknown origin.
“While rare, the vibrio bacteria has unfortunately made it to this region and can be extraordinarily dangerous,” said Hochul. “As we investigate further, it is critical that all New Yorkers stay vigilant and take responsible precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, including protecting open wounds from seawater and for those with compromised immune systems, avoiding raw or undercooked shellfish which may carry the bacteria,” she added.naturally occurs in saltwater coastal environments. Between May and October – during which time the weather is warmer –can be found in higher concentrations.
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