There were 65 cases of Vibrio vulnificus and 11 deaths in the state so far this year as of Friday, according to the Florida Department of Health. It was up from 34 cases and 10 deaths reported in 2021.
Many of the infections - often referred to as a"flesh-eating" bacterial infection - were in Lee County, whereAll but two of the 29 infections and four deaths recorded in Lee County were diagnosed after the hurricane, CNN reported."[The Florida Department of Health in Lee County] is observing an abnormal increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections as a result of exposure to the floodwaters and standing waters following Hurricane Ian," a spokesperson told the broadcaster.
"Since 29 September 2022, 26 cases of Vibrio vulnificus associated with Hurricane Ian have been reported to DOH-Lee. All 26 cases had wound infectious with exposure to Hurricane Ian floodwaters that occurred from the storm-surge entering their homes or during post-storm clean-up. There have been six deaths among Lee County residents."
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