Situation and vulnerability
Liver diseases and immunodepression increase the risk. A wound exposed to salted or brackish water should be reported.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Pain, redness, swelling, blisters or fever are possible. Some infections are rapidly evolving into serious blood disease.
Diagnosis and monitoring
The bacteria can be searched in wounds, blood or stools according to the table. Specify coastal water and marine products consumed or handled.
Check these markers in the CDC reference →
Prevention and care
Avoid raw shells in at-risk situations and protect inshore water wounds. A rapidly evolving wound infection or general signs require immediate care.
Practical issues
Do you have to eat oysters to be exposed?
No: A wound in contact with coastal water or raw marine products can also be a gateway.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Plaice and contact with water
- Crude shells consumed or handled
- Liver disease and rate of evolution
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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