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Florida health officials warn that floodwaters from Milton can increase risk of Vibrio infections

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Florida’s Department of Health is warning residents that floodwaters brought by Hurricane Milton can cause a potentially life-threatening infection.

Residents should avoid floodwaters because they increase the risk of Vibrio infections, such as Vibrio vulnificus, which can be life-threatening, the department said. Vibrio bacteria, which is commonly found in warm coastal waters, can make people sick when swallowed or when open wounds are exposed to contaminated water.

“After heavy rainfall and flooding, the concentration of these bacteria may rise, particularly in brackish and saltwater environments,” the department said in a news release Tuesday.

People with compromised immune systems, liver disease or open wounds are at higher risk for Vibrio vulnificus.

Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, chills, fast or high heart rate, confusion or disorientation, the Health Department said. People who experience these symptoms should immediately get medical attention, especially after being exposed to floodwaters, the department said.

To avoid getting the bacterial infection, people should avoid swimming or wading in floodwaters, cover open cuts or wounds with waterproof bandages if they could come in contact with floodwaters, and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water after contact with the water.

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