Raw Oyster Consumption Claims Life of Galveston Man

A man in Texas died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection after consuming raw oysters, highlighting the increased risk of vibrio infections due to warm ocean waters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory regarding the rise in infections. Individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as immune suppression, liver disease, or diabetes, are particularly vulnerable. Symptoms of vibrio infections include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting, cellulitis, blistering lesions, fever, and chills, with a 50% chance of death in bloodstream infections. In Florida, 75 cases and 17 deaths have been reported in 2022, with many occurring in Lee County after Hurricane Ian.