Laura Barajas She is a 40 year old woman. California in the United States and their story had a big impact because they had to amputate his arms and legs. The reason? The incident occurred after vsI left out a fishwho, without knowing it, was perhaps contaminated by Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacteria which could be fatal and which is recurrently found in sea water and in certain raw seafood. But she didn’t know it and the illness took her to the hospital and later to lose all four limbs.
According to information from the newspaper El Español, Laura visited a local market called Saint Jose where he bought a fish called “tilapia”. After that, the woman went home, cooked it and ate it without any fear. However, as the days went by, he started to feel unwell and that’s when he made the decision to go to medical care in a hospital.
Laura almost lost her life
Anna Messinaone of Laura’s friends quoted by media published in Spain, said that the woman He almost lost his life. And she suffered complete sepsis that led her to remain in a medically induced coma for more than a month, connected only to a ventilator. To save her, it was necessary to carry out an intervention on September 13 during which her four limbs were removed.
Throughout the process, Laura’s husband José remained by her side. He even assured that although it has not yet been officially confirmed that the woman’s health deteriorated due to eating fish, she showed all the characteristic symptoms of the bacteria. Vibrio Vulnificus.
For the moment and due to all the medical costs that this situation has caused them, the friend of Laura launched a campaign Fund raising. Especially because, on the one hand, José had to devote himself to the care of his wife and, on the other hand, to what is called “Disability Family Program” This only gives them 60% of their daily income. Added to this is the fact that the hospital’s debts are becoming more and more significant.
What is Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria?
It is important to mention that Vibrio Vulnificus It is a bacteria usually found in warm coastal areas and is more present during months of high temperatures. Among the symptoms people report when infected include: chills, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. However, it can be fatal, especially in patients suffering from illnesses such as cancer, diabetes or liver disease.
Source: El Heraldo De Mexico
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- Topics: deadly bacteria, limb amputation, United States
