Vibrio? FYI, kind of graphic.

[LuckyCards2006]

This is a pic of a friend of a friend. Not exact details but supposedly he fell at the jetties in Rockport Monday evening.


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[Riceguy]

Based on a quick google search, it sure looks like it. Hope he went to the hospital.

[LuckyCards2006]

Based on a quick google search, it sure looks like it. Hope he went to the hospital.

He’s a veterinarian and didn’t think it was that bad, he showed up to work today like that. Yes, he went to the hospital today. Just and idiot IMO.


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[HogHunter34]

Ouch & he didn’t think they looked bad
Good way to lose part of a leg if not properly treated

[Jspradley]

Holy crap... yeah that's definitely "that bad" no matter what it is

[LuckyCards2006]

Holy crap... yeah that's definitely "that bad" no matter what it is

Lol, yes I agree, I don’t understand why he would let it get that bad.


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[be12hunt]

From what I’ve heard through unverified sources, vibrio is one of the ones you really need to catch early on

[gooseman]

I had it. Was septic. In hospital 18 days almost killed me. Not too good at posting pics but its nasty. Mine didnt look like that.

[justletmein]

Vibrio hits fast, you'll know tomorrow if he's still alive. I have an old buddy who lost a leg, that's a scary bug.

[junior]

what is Vibrio and how do you get it?

[haas0311]

what is Vibrio and how do you get it?

From what I know vibrio is the flesh eating bacteria that can be found in all bodies of water. It generally resides in the muddy bottoms or on algae covered surfaces like jetties, oysters, barnacles, and potentially fish fins..

[justletmein]

It's everywhere, gets in your body through a cut or opening in the skin. When normal conditions exist for bacteria levels to be high you'll also find Vibrio to be in higher concentrations as well, warm water with lots of nutrients, etc. You can also get it from eating raw oysters but the poison effect is a bit different than getting into your blood. It hits hard and fast and people go from OK to going to the hospital to dead within a couple days sometimes. Many times a limb is quickly amputated to save a life from the bacteria spreading.

[Quackerbox]

It's everywhere, gets in your body through a cut or opening in the skin. When normal conditions exist for bacteria levels to be high you'll also find Vibrio to be in higher concentrations as well, warm water with lots of nutrients,Y.

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[HUNTNETIME]

My boss spent a week in ICU with a septic vibrio infection. Nearly killed him. I cannot believe a vet of all people would not recognize he needed medical attention right away. I hope he does not lose that foot/leg or worse.

[Mexico]

Wow! How hope he's able to get it under control quick!