Flesh Eating Bacteria on Crabber

[Batsto]

 

This is scary......

N.J. man infected with flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing, could lose limbs
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/flesh-eating-bacteria-nj-ocean-perez-cooper-hospital-20180710.html

 

[outdoorslife]

I was just reading about this. Very scary indeed

[Zipper]

Hopefully he recovers. God Bless him.

[Buck154]

That's why i buy King Crab and don't go here

[Lady Bird]

Wow.  Look closely at the picture - does the water look like it has gas/oil slick on it?  Or is it just shadows.  

[Batsto]

Let's hope he has healthcare insurance. 

Edited July 10, 2018 by Batsto

[Stewey]

Wow that is scary,  used to crab there when I was younger 

[1563621]

Very Scary!

[LPJR]

This is nuts. Heard about it on the radio this am..

[mazzgolf]

Me and the family are planning to go crabbing down there, very close to that area, in a few weeks. 

[rocky]

I got this from another site.

 

Quote:

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that is a rare cause of illness in the United States. Infection with V. vulnificus is a serious health threat that predominantly affects people with a compromised immune system or an underlying illness, especially liver disease. 

The bacteria is a natural inhabitant of coastal waters. People who develop wound infections generally do so following contamination of a pre-existing wound or through an injury acquired while exposed to brackish or salt water. V. vulnificus infection is very rare among children. 

Quote:

Vibrio naturally occur in estuaries like the Indian River Lagoon and are not a result of human pollution. Their presence is directly linked to temperature and salinity, being most abundant in warm (17-35 °C), brackish (5-25 ppt.) waters. Because of Florida’s warm climate, Vibrio are present in areas of the IRL year-round. V. vulnificus is most likely to be encountered in stagnant, inshore waters (especially near freshwater discharge) rather than in the ocean due to their inability to tolerate high salinities. However, events like rainfall, freshwater release, and low tides can temporarily move water containing these bacteria into areas where they are not normally present.

Local oysters, crabs, shrimp and fish carry Vibrio if they live in areas where it is present. Anglers should be aware of these hazards and use caution when handling fish and bait. Proper footwear should be used when wading to prevent injury. Open wounds should never be exposed to the environment and all seafood should be cooked thoroughly. Fear of V. vulnificus should not keep you out of our local waters this summer- it’s always been here, only a small percent of the population is considered “at risk” and infections are easy to prevent if you follow the safety recommendations below.

[Batsto]

58 minutes ago, rocky said:

I got this from another site.

 

Quote:

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that is a rare cause of illness in the United States. Infection with V. vulnificus is a serious health threat that predominantly affects people with a compromised immune system or an underlying illness, especially liver disease. 

The bacteria is a natural inhabitant of coastal waters. People who develop wound infections generally do so following contamination of a pre-existing wound or through an injury acquired while exposed to brackish or salt water. V. vulnificus infection is very rare among children. 

Quote:

Vibrio naturally occur in estuaries like the Indian River Lagoon and are not a result of human pollution. Their presence is directly linked to temperature and salinity, being most abundant in warm (17-35 °C), brackish (5-25 ppt.) waters. Because of Florida’s warm climate, Vibrio are present in areas of the IRL year-round. V. vulnificus is most likely to be encountered in stagnant, inshore waters (especially near freshwater discharge) rather than in the ocean due to their inability to tolerate high salinities. However, events like rainfall, freshwater release, and low tides can temporarily move water containing these bacteria into areas where they are not normally present.

Local oysters, crabs, shrimp and fish carry Vibrio if they live in areas where it is present. Anglers should be aware of these hazards and use caution when handling fish and bait. Proper footwear should be used when wading to prevent injury. Open wounds should never be exposed to the environment and all seafood should be cooked thoroughly. Fear of V. vulnificus should not keep you out of our local waters this summer- it’s always been here, only a small percent of the population is considered “at risk” and infections are easy to prevent if you follow the safety recommendations below.

Great information! Maybe the guy had some open wounds. 

[HNTRDIVER]

Blue claws are worth the risk, my favorite catch won't keep me away, but I'll stay in the Shrewsbury and navesink

[Stan Putz]

15 hours ago, Batsto said:

Great information! Maybe the guy had some open wounds. 

I'm not sure about open wounds, but the article said he had Parkinson's and his immune system was already weakened.  It sounds like this isn't something specific to Maurice River/Matts landing (even though Mr. Perez's daughter thinks differently), but another risk we take in outdoor pursuits (along with snakebites, treestand falls, boating accidents, west Nile, lyme disease, etc.).

Best of luck to Mr. Perez, hoping he makes a complete recovery!!

[mazzgolf]

19 minutes ago, Stan Putz said:

another risk we take in outdoor pursuits (along with snakebites, treestand falls, boating accidents, west Nile, lyme disease, etc.)

If I thought of all the ways I could be stricken down while out in the woods or on the water, I'd never leave the house