USA – Florida Vibrio vulnificus update: Additional case/death in Orange County

Posted on August 26, 2021 by | 2 Comments

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The Florida Department of Health reported Friday an additional Vibrio vulnificus case and death in Orange County, bringing the state total to 19 cases and seven deaths so far in 2021.

The even fatalities have been reported in Manatee (2), Duval, Escambia, Lee, Orange and Polk counties.

Since 2008, state officials have reported 471 cases and 124 deaths, including 36 cases and 7 deaths in 2020.

Vibrio vulnificus can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to warm seawater containing the bacteria. Ingestion of Vibrio vulnificus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Vibrio vulnificus can also cause an infection of the skin when open wounds are exposed to warm seawater; these infections may lead to skin breakdown and ulcers.

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2 responses to “USA – Florida Vibrio vulnificus update: Additional case/death in Orange County”

  1. Bertrand Lombard's avatar Bertrand Lombard | August 26, 2021 at 2:06 pm | Reply

    Thank you for this information. Do you know what is the origin of this case, was it from the ingestion of a contaminated food, and if yes, which one?

    • KSW's avatar KSW | October 19, 2021 at 12:28 pm | Reply

      HI Betrand

      I am really sorry that i missed your comment i have tried to track down whether the cause was food, water or wound infection but i cannot find the source

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