77-year-old Carolyn Fleming died after her family said they were told she came into contact with flesh-eating bacteria. Scientists warn cases appear to be on the rise.
Also, keep in mind that MRSA is also a serious infection that thrives in these areas and can lead to death. My own daughter got it from swimming in a lake.
Not something we're overly familiar with up here in Canada (too cold I guess) but from what I've read it's a super aggressive disease that once it gets a foothold in someone spreads very quickly
Hopefully your daughter avoided any serious effects
The trouble is that these bacteria are almost ubiquitous, so it's difficult to avoid contact with them. All that's really necessary for an infection to set in is a tiny cut - one you might not even know about. And sometimes, a bruise is enough. MRSA, in particular, is just part of the normal mix of bacteria inhabiting some people's skin. It's no longer the hospital-acquired infection it once was.
Symptoms Can Often Be Confusing and Develop Quickly
The infection often spreads very quickly. Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include:
A red or swollen area of skin that spreads quickly
Severe pain, including pain beyond the area of the skin that is red or swollen
Fever
See a doctor right away if you have these symptoms after an injury or surgery. Even though minor illnesses can cause symptoms like these, people should not delay getting medical care.
Later symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include:
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
Also, keep in mind that MRSA is also a serious infection that thrives in these areas and can lead to death. My own daughter got it from swimming in a lake.
It's good to know the warning signs.
Dear Friend Perrie: Agreed.
Good to know what to look for in such cases.
I encourage readers of this article to read what our good friend Sandy wrote below.
Its a fine summary of what to observe, and what to do.
P&AB.
Enoch.
Not something we're overly familiar with up here in Canada (too cold I guess) but from what I've read it's a super aggressive disease that once it gets a foothold in someone spreads very quickly
Hopefully your daughter avoided any serious effects
[Read the article, make on topic comment.]
The trouble is that these bacteria are almost ubiquitous, so it's difficult to avoid contact with them. All that's really necessary for an infection to set in is a tiny cut - one you might not even know about. And sometimes, a bruise is enough. MRSA, in particular, is just part of the normal mix of bacteria inhabiting some people's skin. It's no longer the hospital-acquired infection it once was.
Thanks for the info.
I guess I won't be swimming on the Gulf Coast anytime soon