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发帖数: 46 | 1 http://patch.com/washington/redmond/s/fy5s3/officials-warn-of-rare-bacteria-traced-to-bellevue-seafood-market?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=health%20%26%20fitness&utm_campaign=alert
Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Traced To Tilapia From Bellevue Store
King County health officials are asking anyone who bought seafood from the
store to watch for signs of illness.
By Neal McNamara (Patch Staff) - November 17, 2016 3:11 pm ET
BELLEVUE, WA - King County health officials are warning local residents
about a rare bacteria that has infected a local woman. Investigators believe
the bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, came from tilapia fish the woman purchased
at the Asian Food Center located in Bellevue along NE 20th Street.
Health officials are warning anyone who has been in contact with fish from
that market to watch for symptoms of infection, which include chills, fever,
and skin infection.
“Persons who prepared or consumed fish of any kind from this location
should contact their healthcare provider if they develop signs of skin
infection, fever, chills, or diarrhea in the seven days after contact with
the fish,” said health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin in a statement. “At this
time, there is no known risk for people who have not been in contact with
fish from this location, but people should always take precautions when
handling raw seafood.”
Officials say that the woman developed an infection after she cut her finger
while preparing the fish.
Although the focus is on tilapia, officials say that other seafood from the
market may be contaminated. All seafood from the market has been disposed of
, and the entire facility is decommissioned until a thorough cleaning is
complete.
According to Medscape, the bacteria can in some cases cause necrotizing
fasciitis - essentially, when flesh dies. However, the prognosis is good for
people who seek treatment immediately. When ingested, the bacteria can
cause symptoms that may feel like food poisoning.
In Florida in 2015, 10 people contracted the bacteria and two died. The
bacteria lives in salt water and is more common in warmer climates. The
Centers for Disease Control tracked about 900 infections between 1998 and
2006. | w*****g
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