Carnivorous Bacteria and Jellyfish: Microbiologist Explains Which Rule of Thumb He Follows During Bathing
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Wild swimming is booming in Europe – but researchers warn: "I would never come up with the idea of bathing in the Elbe or the Rhine.
DN DEBATT. Swedish media have recently written about the risks of the so-called "flesh-eating" vibrio bacteria. But the danger is not only on southern European beaches. As our Swedish waters also become warmer, the risk of infection is creeping up the coastlines, which requires better Swedish preparedness, write five experts on microbiology and infections.
Its proliferation in summer is related to warm waters and clinical profiles of higher risk, but the danger to the general population is "low"
The researcher Silvia Herrera, from the National Microbiology Center (CNM) of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), has assured that the risk of serious infection in the general population by 'Vibrio vulnificus', known as 'carnivorous bacteria', is "low" and the cases of sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis and amputations "are real, but rare".Read more]]>
But scientists have been repeating the same thing for days: there is no reason for panic. Neither is the beach a death trap nor is this micro-organism a monster that devours meat. In fact, the risk for the vast majority of people is almost zero. In recent weeks, Vibrio vulnificus has crashed into headlines with a horror movie nickname. And of course, between the heat of summer and the desire for dip, the bulls run more than the waves. But scienc…
It is a micro-organism naturally present in marine and estuary ecosystems in different regions of the world, whose expansion is being favored by sea warming. Although European health authorities have warned in recent years of possible risks during the summer months, and have called for increased prevention and surveillance among vulnerable people, scientific evidence points out that exposure to this bacterium - for example, bathing in the Medite…
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