9/6/2023 0 Comments Galveston daily news appSo if you’ve ever been to the Gulf of Mexico or either coast of the U.S. “What a lot of people don’t seem to understand is Vibrio is present in salt and brackish water anywhere you go. “I feel pretty healthy, but still don’t want to take a chance,” Sieg added.Ĭases of losing limbs or life are rare, according to the Health Department. Those with a compromised, weakened immune system are more at risk. RELATED: Everything you need to know about flesh-eating bacteria But I think you need some basic common sense preventative measures,” Butler said. “I do think it’s safe to go out into the water particularly going into the gulf and enjoy yourself. He also says to watch it carefully in the days to come for redness, swelling and see a doctor if it gets worse. If you do get a cut in the water, address it immediately with soap, antibiotic ointment and a waterproof Band-Aid. Vibrio is contracted through an open wound, or ingested through raw seafood.ĭoctor John Butler with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital recommends wearing water shoes and avoid the water if you have a cut. “I’ve never had concerns, but after reading and hearing about the guy who lost his leg, I had some concerns coming down today,” Lauren Sieg said. “We come a couple times a year,” Galveston Beach visitor Nina Farray said.Ĭases of Vibrio, commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria” have made some beachgoers more aware. THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE CANNOT BE USED TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT CONSUMER CREDIT, EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE, TENANT SCREENING, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT COMPLIANCE.A holiday weekend means more time at the beach. CONTACT THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY CLERK OF STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.īUSTEDNEWSPAPER.COM IS NOT A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SITE TO DETERMINE FACTUAL CRIMINAL RECORDS. INMATE INFORMATION CHANGES QUICKLY AND THE POSTED INFORMATION MAY NOT REFLECT THE CURRENT STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BUSTEDNEWSPAPER.COM OR ITS PARENT COMPANIES OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. BUSTEDNEWSPAPER.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH CONTENT AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT, ANY IMPROPER OR INCORRECT USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYONE’S USE OF THE INFORMATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITY BEFORE MAKING ANY ASSUMPTION THAT THE INFORMATION LISTED HERE IS FACTUAL AND COMPLETE, OR IF YOU HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT ANY INMATE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE IS INACCURATE. THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE IS DETERMINED BY THE FACILITY, AND WHILE THE BEST EFFORTS HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT INFORMATION PUBLISHED HEREIN IS TRUE AND COMPLETE IT MAY CONTAIN FACTUAL OR OTHER ERRORS AND BUSTEDNEWSPAPER.COM DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR TIMELINESS OF THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE. THE PEOPLE FEATURED ON THIS SITE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF THE CHARGES OR CRIMES LISTED AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. PUBLISHED INFORMATION AND PHOTOS PRESENTED ON THIS SITE HAVE BEEN COLLECTED FROM THE WEBSITES OF COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICES OR CLERK OF COURTS. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY. DISCLAIMER NOTICE: INFORMATION POSTED ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
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