Emergency Medicine

Yes, flesh-eating bacteria can be found in fresh water, but it is rare.

You usually need an open wound to get flesh-eating bacteria, as these bacteria often enter through cuts or sores.

To protect yourself from flesh-eating bacteria, avoid exposure to contaminated water and maintain good hygiene, especially if you have cuts or wounds.

Flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, can be caught through cuts or wounds that come into contact with certain bacteria, often found in soil.

Flesh-eating bacteria can be very dangerous and can lead to death quickly, sometimes within a few days, if not treated promptly.

Flesh-eating bacteria, also known as necrotizing fasciitis, can be treated with certain antibiotics, such as those effective against streptococcal and Staphylococcus aureus infections.

Early signs of flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, include redness, swelling, and pain in the affected area, which can quickly worsen.

Flesh-eating bacteria can lead to severe complications like tissue death, organ failure, and even death if not treated quickly.

Flesh-eating bacteria infection, also known as necrotizing fasciitis, often starts with sudden pain and swelling, and the skin may turn red or purple. It can quickly lead to severe illness, so it's important to seek medical help right away if these signs appear.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection where bacteria destroy skin and tissue, often caused by Vibrio vulnificus. It spreads quickly and needs urgent medical care.

The survival rate for necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria infection, can vary, but it is generally serious with significant risk of death.

Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in warm seawater that can cause severe illness in humans, especially if it enters through cuts or is ingested with contaminated seafood.

If you think you have flesh-eating bacteria, it is important to seek medical help immediately, as it can be very serious.

Flesh-eating bacteria, which can cause severe infections, are often found in water environments, particularly in warm coastal waters.

People most at risk for severe flesh-eating bacteria infections are those with weakened immune systems or existing health problems.

If you're throwing up blood, it might look like coffee grounds or be bright red. It's important to see a doctor if this happens.

If someone vomits after a head injury, especially more than once, they should go to the hospital to check for serious problems.

If you are throwing up blood, it is important to seek medical help right away, as it can be a sign of a serious condition.

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury and it can range from mild to severe. If you or someone you know may have a concussion, it is important to seek medical care -- and it is especially important to seek medical care immediately if there are any signs of a severe concussion such as vomiting, seizure, inability to wake up, and trouble speaking or moving any limbs. After a healthcare provider determines it is safe to recover from a concussion at home (not in the hospital), getting enough sleep is part of how someone recovers from a concussion.

Facial numbness on one side can be a sign of a serious medical condition and should be evaluated promptly, especially if it happens suddenly or is accompanied by other symptoms.