A 2 year old boy goes to the market with his grandma. Came home with a fever and swollen right foot. Know the diagnosis Dad was heartbroken. You may even have to have your right foot amputated to save your life.
Website HK01 reports that 2-year-old boy Chen in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, went shopping at the market with his grandmother. But after returning home, the boy had a fever and swelling in his right foot. Who would have thought that doctors might have to amputate the little girl’s right foot to save her life?
According to Chinese media reports, a grandmother took her 2-year-old grandson to the market to buy food. But her grandson saw the fish. So she decided to buy fish and bring it home to cook. By having the grandson carry the bags home.
But after returning home My grandson started having a fever. His right foot was swollen and his toes were black. Although the father quickly took his son to the hospital for examination, But after knowing the diagnosis, he couldn’t sleep.
Doctors said his son was infected. He contracted flesh-eating bacteria, or Vibrio vulnificus, and had to be admitted to the ICU, and his condition is still not good. At this point, they could only try to save his life. And his right foot might have to be amputated to save his life.
Chen’s father and grandma were shocked and scolded themselves when they heard this. Chen’s father is a single father who raises his children alone. He said sadly that he didn’t take good care of his child and blamed himself. Meanwhile, Grandma prayed outside the ward.
The boy’s father speculated that the boy may have accidentally come into contact with a dead fish. while holding a bag of freshly processed dead fish and infected with flesh-eating bacteria
According to the Hong Kong Health Protection Center Carnivorous bacteria, or Vibrio vulnificus, occur naturally in warm seawater. Infection can occur if the wound comes into contact with seawater. And if raw or undercooked seafood that is contaminated with bacteria is consumed. There is currently no evidence that Vibrio vulnificus can be transmitted from person to person.
Infection can cause gangrene. or otherwise known as Necrotizing Fasciitis is a severe bacterial infection of soft tissue and fascia. (a layer of tissue that covers the surface of muscles). This infection can damage the body’s tissues and can be fatal in severe cases.
Infection can cause canker sores. tissue necrosis sepsis in the bloodstream and gastroenteritis If you have liver disease Alcoholism, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, thalassemia, chronic kidney failure. Lymphoma and hereditary hemolysis, symptoms may continue to become more severe
Treatment includes cleaning the wound and covering it with a waterproof dressing until it heals. Even minor or non-infected wounds should be treated immediately and given appropriate antibiotics to kill the bacteria. To stop the infection from spreading People with necrotizing fasciitis may need surgery, such as removing dead tissue or amputating a limb. Some patients may require intensive treatment.
The Hong Kong Center for Health Protection warns you to avoid contact with skin waste when visiting the market. And pay attention to sharp parts of seafood such as fish fins, shrimp and crab heads to avoid punctures. Wear protective gloves when handling raw shellfish or other seafood.
Additionally, seafood must be cooked thoroughly, especially shellfish such as oysters, clams, mussels, etc., and should be cooked until the shells open. Avoid eating raw oysters or shellfish. Properly handle cooked food and raw seafood separately to avoid cross-contamination.
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