What does skin infected with vibrio bacteria look like?
Open round sores (ulcers) may appear on skin infected with vibrio bacteria. The skin may also become red and puffy (cellulitis). Can a person with a vibrio bacteria skin infection have other signs of illness? Yes. A person may have a fever. If untreated, the infection may spread to a person’s bloodstream. People with weak immune systems have a greater risk of infection spreading beyond skin. How do you get skin infections from vibrio bacteria? People become infected when water containing vibrio bacteria comes into contact with cuts or open sores on skin. Vibrio bacteria may be found in coastal waters, including the Chesapeake Bay, where people swim and fish. Vibrio bacteria that cause skin infections do not spread from one person to another. How are vibrio bacteria skin infections treated? Vibrio bacteria skin infections are treated with antibiotics. Telling your doctor about swimming or fishing in coastal water may help him/her treat the infection properly. How can vibrio bacteria ski
