BEACHGOERS have been warned to steer clear of seaweed, as toxic clumps found on shores have been found to contain dangerous “flesh-eating” bacteria. Swathes of brown algae – known…
Vibrio can also enter the bloodstream through a break in the skin, such as a cut or bite.
It's dubbed a "flesh-eating bug" but the bacteria doesn't actually eat the flesh, it releases toxins that damage the tissues, causing it to rot away. ntense pain or loss of feeling near to a cut or wound – the pain may seem much worse than you would usually expect from a cut or woundFlu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, headache and tirednessBlack, purple or grey blotches and blisters on the skin If you have any open wounds, it's important you keep them covered by a waterproof bandage or plaster and avoid getting seawater in them.
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