A tributary of the Choptank River is seen in Talbot County, Md. As climate change leads to warmer waters, Vibrio is expected to appear in higher concentrations in the Chesapeake Bay. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus grows on plates in a laboratory. (Photo courtesy of hjti91/Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0, cropped and toned)
Take heed...our loved one died as a result of a vibrio infection contracted in the Severn River June 2023.
After an injury believed to be sustained from a barnacle scratch, he was left untreated by any oral or intravenous antibiotics (only received topical care).
Within 5 days, he succumbed to the infection which did not present for 72 hours. Never a fever present, only determined by bloodwork.
I went to a urgent care who would not listen to me about the bacteria and told me to go to the emergency room. I was able to get amoxicillin from a friend which has helped. I will see my doctor tomorrow, What kind of antibiotics should I be taking?
I will sail in Assawoman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
This was so helpful! Why isn't this information more widely available.
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Take heed...our loved one died as a result of a vibrio infection contracted in the Severn River June 2023.
After an injury believed to be sustained from a barnacle scratch, he was left untreated by any oral or intravenous antibiotics (only received topical care).
Within 5 days, he succumbed to the infection which did not present for 72 hours. Never a fever present, only determined by bloodwork.
I went to a urgent care who would not listen to me about the bacteria and told me to go to the emergency room. I was able to get amoxicillin from a friend which has helped. I will see my doctor tomorrow, What kind of antibiotics should I be taking?
I will sail in Assawoman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
This was so helpful! Why isn't this information more widely available.
Thank you!
Your comment has been received. Before it can be published, the comment will be reviewed by our team to ensure it adheres with our rules of engagement.
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