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Man dies from flesh eating bacteria contracted in a pond....
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:06 pm
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A man in San Diego, California noticed a red spot on his arm after chasing his dog into a pond. It turned out to be a deadly case of necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria.
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A California man recently died due to a case of necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria, which he picked up after going into a pond with a wound on his arm.
According to NBC affiliate NBC7 San Diego, heavy rains in the last few months have created new ponds of standing water around the San Diego area. Experts are warning locals to be careful and avoid these ponds, especially if they have any open cuts on their body, because of the deadly bacteria that could be lurking in them — like the kind that killed Jeff Bova of East County, San Diego.
Three weeks ago, Bova chased his dog into one of these ponds.
"He got some water on an open wound, and it caused the infection," Jeff's mom, Susan McIntyre, told NBC7 San Diego. It started as a small red spot on Bova's arm, she said, but the infection quickly became swollen and much worse. "It was just nasty," she said.
However, Bova did not like going to the doctor and instead tried to heal himself, McIntyre said — but the infection only got worse.
Once the pain became unbearable, Bova finally went to the hospital, but by then, it was too late. He died just two days later. "Everything just happened so fast,” McIntyre said.
When Bova entered the pond, he picked up a flesh-eating disease called necrotizing fasciitis, NBC7 San Diego reported. This rare but serious bacterial infection affects about 700 to 1,500 people every year in the United States, TODAY.com previously reported.
A variety of bacteria can cause necrotizing fasciitis. Group A streptococcus bacteria are the most common cause, but bacteria that live in water, including Vibrio vulnificus, can also cause flesh-eating disease, according to the CDC.
These flesh-eating germs are often found in saltwater or brackish water (a mixture of fresh and salt water), which includes ponds, lakes and rivers. Storm surges and coastal flooding have been linked to Vibrio vulnificus infections, per the CDC.
The bacteria typically enter the body through a break in the skin, such as a cut, scrape, burn, surgical wound or even an insect bite.
Once it enters the body, the bacteria quickly reproduces in the tissues, moving quickly and giving off toxins, infectious disease physician Dr. Shweta Warner told NBC7 San Diego.
Necrotizing fasciitis can lead to shock, organ failure, sepsis or cause complications, such as loss of limbs or severe scarring, per the CDC. The infection kills 20% of the people it infects, according to Warner.
Early detection is key, and treatment typically involves antibiotics or surgery to remove the infected tissue, per the CDC.
Symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis may include:
A red warm swollen area of skin that spreads quickly
Severe pain in and around red swollen area
Fever
Ulcers or blisters
Pus or oozing from the infected area
Anyone can get necrotizing fasciitis, but some people are at increased risk, such as those who have health problems that lower the body's ability to fight off infections (diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, cirrhosis), per the CDC.
According to NBC7 San Diego, Bova had a weakened immune system.
Most cases of necrotizing fasciitis occur randomly, per the CDC, and it is generally not contagious. However, you can prevent infections by washing your hands often and keeping wounds clean, per the CDC. If you have an open wound, you should avoid natural bodies of water (lakes, ponds, rivers, oceans), hot tubs and swimming pools until it has fully healed.
According to NBC7 San Diego, Bova's mother and Dr. Warner have the same message for the public: If you notice a sore that turns red or swells, go get it checked by a doctor immediately
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:06 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
That’s fricked up, yo
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:09 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
Stagnant water and ole boy must have had a compromised immune system
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:09 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
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However, Bova did not like going to the doctor and instead tried to heal himself, McIntyre said — but the infection only got worse.
Once the pain became unbearable, Bova finally went to the hospital, but by then, it was too late.
But according to the OT doctors are unnecessary and anyone can do their job with the help of a Google search.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:10 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
Lame they don't provide the type of bacteria.
If your wound becomes warm, painful or purulent go to the doctor people.
If your wound becomes warm, painful or purulent go to the doctor people.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:13 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
This or something like it was in the water around Grand Isle a few years back. I think someone died and other lost limbs and came close. We who fished the surf were very uneasy about even a shrimp stick would and carried Cholorox, as did all of the shrimp fleets.
There is some ugly stuff out there, doing what organisms do, learning how to beat death via whatever we throw at them. And the larger our populations the more chances they get to perfect their defenses.
Earth 2022.
There is some ugly stuff out there, doing what organisms do, learning how to beat death via whatever we throw at them. And the larger our populations the more chances they get to perfect their defenses.
Earth 2022.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:20 pm to USMCguy121
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However, Bova did not like going to the doctor and instead tried to heal himself, McIntyre said — but the infection only got worse.
Once the pain became unbearable, Bova finally went to the hospital, but by then, it was too late.
This is the way I'm going to go. I hate going to the doctor.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:22 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
This is one of my fears, going to the beach or lake and picking up a flesh eating bacteria and dying a few days later. I feel like I’ve never heard of someone surviving flesh eating bacteria.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:22 pm to RCDfan1950
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This or something like it was in the water around Grand Isle a few years back
Vibrio is in the waters around Grand Isle and everywhere else close to the MS on the coast whenever it is warm. It’s killed way more than you know.
Keep a bleach and water solution for when you get cuts and scrapes out there. What is a little infection for most of us can spread and kill those with weakened immune systems.
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I feel like I’ve never heard of someone surviving flesh eating bacteria.
I know quite a few. And some were very close calls with months in hospitals and numerous surgeries. For a healthy adult it generally isn’t fatal.
This post was edited on 4/11/23 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:25 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
What about the dog?
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:26 pm to saturday
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This is the way I'm going to go. I hate going to the doctor.
Highly advise that if a wound starts getting red/swollen and expanding, you'd better not wait for the pain. It is very critical to catch this stuff fast, or you'll pay dearly in pain later, or a lot worse. Highly toxic.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:28 pm to USMCguy121
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This post was edited on 8/11/23 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:28 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
How many vaxxes and boosters?
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:28 pm to red sox fan 13
quote:70% survive. Still not good.
I feel like I’ve never heard of someone surviving flesh eating bacteria.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:31 pm to saturday
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This is the way I'm going to go. I hate going to the doctor.
I remember hearing Warren Zevon describing his lung cancer diagnosis on the Letterman show. He said "I never liked going to see the Doctor. I guess it was one of those phobias that didn't quite work out for me".
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:33 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
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However, Bova did not like going to the doctor and instead tried to heal himself,
And there’s the answer. Open and shut.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:36 pm to USMCguy121
Most things can be cured from google searches. All doctors do is listen to symptoms and do test and prescribe the cure. Hell I’ve had bronchitis so many times I can just tell them what to do. I also cured my low kidney filtration rate by reading internet and drink nothing but water - rate went for 55% to 75% in 2 months. Doctor didn’t prescribe anything. AI will be new doctors. Symptoms - here is treatment.
This post was edited on 4/11/23 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 4/11/23 at 8:38 pm to Jake88
quote:70% of people who are sick enough to go in and get diagnosed survive. How many people get the bacteria and their immune system defeats it before ever showing any real symptoms?
70% survive. Still not good.
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