Two recent examples from sunny Florida underscore the danger of flesh-eating bacterial infections.
Beach season has begun, and with it comes an increase in waterborne dangers. Two recent examples from the Sunshine State highlight the gruesome possibilities.
In March, an Ohio man visiting family in Florida for spring break took a boating trip with his brother-in-law to the Weedon Island Preserve in Tampa Bay. Days later, Barry Briggs felt his foot begin to puff slightly and figured his sunburn was the cause. He boarded his flight home to Ohio, according to the Barry's Medical Updates Facebook page. Barry BriggsHowever, during the span of that flight, the swelling became extreme.
The CDC recommends cleaning all minor cuts and injuries that break the skin with soap and water. Sanitize and cover open wounds with clean, dry bandages until they heal. See a doctor if you are punctured or receive a deep or serious wound.
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