How to not get deadly flesh-eating bacteria in your new tattoo according to : Popular Science

That existing condition had nothing to do with his tattoo, and made him more susceptible to Vibrio vulnificus. But it begs repeating: liver disease is the thing that should make you wary of Vibrio vulnificus infection, not tattooing. For most of us, exposure to Vibrio vulnificus will cause a few days of your standard food poisoning symptoms. "Family history was unremarkable for any history of liver disease," the study authors wrote of their patient. But whatever the connection between liver disease and vibriosis, it's no joke.




USA TODAYThis scanning electron micrograph, SEM, depicts a grouping of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Experts warn people to avoid going into the water with open wounds or cuts, which can allow the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria to enter the body. The CDC estimates there are 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths in the U.S. each year from Vibrio bacteria. (Photo: Media for Medical, UIG via Getty Images)A 31-year-old Texas man died after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria through a new tattoo on his leg. Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE An infectious disease expert answers the questions many of us have about flesh-eating bacteria.

Man dies after flesh-eating bacteria infects new tattoo

A 31-year-old man from Texas died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria through a new leg tattoo while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. The man had gotten the tattoo on his calf of an illustration of a cross and hands in prayer with the words "Jesus is my life" written in cursive. He also had fever, chills, and a reddening over his tattoo and other areas of his skin. Three days after the swim, he went to the hospital complaining of severe pain and redness and irritation over and around his tattoo. According to the case report, the patient had a history of alcohol cirrhosis of the liver and drank six 12-ounce beers daily.


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