Vibrio Alert Along Mississippi Coast | Jackson News

Mississippi’s health department warns of 29 Vibrio infections this year, including 3 deadly Vibrio vulnificus cases — dubbed “flesh-eating bacteria” — urging Gulf Coast residents with open wounds to avoid coastal waters or cover them tightly. While no deaths have occurred in Mississippi yet, Louisiana and Florida have seen fatalities. The bacteria thrives in warm, brackish waters and spreads mainly through raw shellfish or exposed wounds. Health officials recommend cooking seafood thoroughly, washing hands after handling it, and avoiding swimming after heavy rain. Stay safe — your health depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23ec3b800343a375