New Jersey dad infected with flesh-eating bacteria while he crabs to lose his fingers, some toes

A New Jersey father who contracted a crab-eating bacteria at Matt & Landing, Mauritius, in early July, should have his fingers and toes amputated to prevent spread of infection.

Angel Perez, 60, remained in critical condition at Cooper University Hospital, Camden, since he began experiencing symptoms after his crab fishing trip on July 2nd. One day after being on the water, Perez noticed that his skin was swollen and that his four limbs had begun to swell and change color.

Doctors believe that Vibrio bacteria is often found in warm waters where the river meets the sea. Aggressive infection. And it's even more dangerous for Perez, whose immune system is weakened because of Parkinson's disease

Up to now, Perez and his family have remained positive.

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"He improves day by day, his mind is always positive, he in faith, he praises God, he is a joker, he is full of humor ", Dilena, the daughter of Perez. Dilena hopes that her father's infection has spread to her blood and skin and she prays for it to respond to antibiotics in order to avoid further amputations [19659009]. there are no stops, but they take time, so they are not amputated too high or too low, "Dilena told Ocean City Patch. "He's going to lose his fingers and some toes."

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She remembered that her father was whispering, "Do not take my legs.

Dilena warned others not to swim in warmer waters – or areas not designated as swimming areas – this summer.

"People want to swim and have fun, but be very careful," said Perez-Dilan at Fox 29. "Do not just jump in the water with open wounds, but that Is what people do, we think that water is safe, if you see something that is out of the ordinary, go check it out. . "

Fox News" Alexandria Hein contributed to this report