Warning: Carnivorous bacteria attack, which is a precaution that everyone must know

What kind of bacteria is cannibalism?

Assoc.Prof.Dr Do Duy Cuong said that whitmore is caused by gram-negative bacteria B. pseudomallei (also known as cannibal bacteria). When it enters the body, the bacteria attack many organs, leading to multiple organ failure and shock and death. Patients who have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, etc. are often at higher risk for organ damage.

Whitmore is not a new or rare disease that has been "forgotten" in the community. The disease was first discovered in the world in 1911, appeared in Vietnam since 1936. The bacteria usually live in mud and water, the main route of transmission through damaged skin exposed to bacteria or breathe in dust particles that contain bacteria In addition, the disease does not currently have a preventive vaccine and when the disease has started, the course of the disease will progress very quickly, can take the patient's life after only 48 hours of admission.

The flesh-eating bacteria can be deadly within 48 hours

The disease does not currently have a preventive vaccine and when the disease has started, the progression of the disease is very fast, can kill patients after 48 hours of hospitalization.

Notably, the clinical symptoms of the disease are also very vague, the diagnosis is difficult, so it is easy to be misdiagnosed as pneumonia, soft tissue skin infections, osteoarthritis, staphylococcal infections, However, you may also need to keep in mind the following signs to diagnose early and see your doctor for timely treatment:

- High fever.

- Having pneumonia.

- Abscess abscess in many positions.

- Having a urinary tract infection.

So what to do to prevent whitmore bacteria from attacking?

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Do Duy Cuong recommends that, in recent years, the number of reported whitmore cases is constantly increasing, the peak is usually concentrated in the rainy season from July to November. contact with soil and water environment must have labor protection devices, if there are any skin abrasions, it is necessary to treat them early and thoroughly.

In addition, everyone must be conscious of maintaining a clean body, especially hands and feet. If your hands and feet are contaminated with mud, you must wash them off with antibacterial soap and wipe dry before doing anything else.