Vibrio Bacteria: Stay Safe at the Coast | Hattiesburg News

Vibrio bacteria are lurking in warm coastal waters and can cause serious illness—especially if you’ve got open wounds or eat raw oysters. With 29 cases reported in Mississippi this year (including 3 aggressive V. vulnificus infections), the threat is real, though no deaths have occurred yet. Most cases cluster in southern District Nine, down from last year’s 40 cases—including one fatal outcome. If you’re immunocompromised or have liver disease, even a small exposure can turn deadly. Stay safe: cover wounds before hitting the water, wash them thoroughly if exposed, and always cook shellfish. Don’t risk it—raw seafood isn’t worth the danger. 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/08d9f3f5b18b0fb9