Rise in Vibrio Deaths Prompts Warning on Brackish Water, Seafood Consumption
Three deaths in North Carolina have been linked to vibrio infections, a bacteria found in warm seawater or brackish water. The individuals had open cuts or wounds that came into contact with saltwater. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is warning about the dangers of vibrio, which is most commonly reported in the warmest months. Since 2019, eight out of 47 reported cases in North Carolina have been fatal. Symptoms of vibrio infection can include skin infections, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, fever, and chills.