Three more people died throughout the state
Broward County, Fla.- Florida Health Department reported that a person died of a bacteria that eats the flesh of South Florida.
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One case and death were reported in Broward County. In Manatee and Hillsborough County, three different deaths were reported.
As of July 11, 2025, 11 cases have been reported.
According to FDOH Vibrio VulnificusIn general, it is a bacteria, which is part of the Vibrio Group, called “Halophilic” because it lives in warm seawater and needs salt.
When eating, especially when you eat oysters, people can be infected with bacteria. that bacteria In summer, it is often separated from oysters and other shellfish on warm coasts. Even people with open wounds can be exposed bacteria Through direct contact with seawater.
According to FDOH, bacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Prevention of infection:
- Do not eat raw oysters or other reproductions.
- Complete shellfish (oysters, shells, mussels).
- For shells in the shells a) Boil until the shell opens and boil for 5 minutes or B) cook for 9 minutes after steam until the shell opens. Do not eat shellfish that do not open while cooking. Boil the squeaky oysters for more than 3 minutes and fry with oil at least 10 minutes at 375 ° F.
- Avoid cross -contamination of other foods with juice of cooking seafood and juice of seafood and juice of products.
- After cooking, eat shellfish immediately and keep the leftover food.
- Open wounds or broken skin are exposed to warm salt or brain water or exposed to harvested reproductions in such water.
- Wear a protective clothing (for example, gloves) when dealing with reproductive fish.
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