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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida (WVLT / CBS) – CBS News reported that a Florida man had contracted a flesh-eating bacteria without even touching the water.
Tyler King was at work at Santa Rosa Beach when he said that he had noticed that his left bicep was starting to get bigger, CBS reported.
"When I was a little younger, I probably would have tried to resist.Well, that would have been the worst thing I could do," King said. "If I were asleep … and if I woke up with the rate at which it was spreading, I might not have an arm yet."
CBS reported that King had contracted the vibrio, a bacterium that is commonly found in warm, brackish water. When exposed to an open wound, it can cause a skin infection. If it is not treated, it can be deadly.
King said he owns a water sports business and said he had not touched the water directly on the day of his infection. He does not know how he contracted the bacteria, but he considers himself lucky.
"The waters are warming up and the bacteria are enjoying the warmer waters, so we're all more at risk," said Dr. David Agus, CBS News medical associate.
CBS reported that the key to stopping flesh-eating bacteria is to quickly detect and treat antibiotic infections. Older people with diseases such as diabetes, cancer or immune deficiency are more likely.
If you have a cut in the water, clean it immediately with a hand sanitizer and continue to monitor the cutoff area for any signs of infection such as swelling or redness.
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