John ShirleyJun 9, 2023

flesh-eating bacteria on beaches

One of many effects of global warming not talked about much is the increase of dangerous diseases carried both in the air and in seawater. Including, yes, flesh-eating bacteria.

"Vibrio bacteria naturally occur in some coastal waters and reach higher concentrations when water temperatures are warmer...can cause a human illness known as vibriosis. Vibrio vulnificus is the species that can cause flesh-eating infections..."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/09/health/sargassum-seaweed-blob-flesh-eating-bacteria-scn-wellness/index.html

Show threadJohn ShirleyJun 9, 2023

Flesh-eating bacteria reported at Florida beaches

11 cases of flesh-eating bacteria, including 2 deaths, have been reported in Florida.

Show threadroodJun 9, 2023
@JohnShirley2023 do you have to? I was just going for a swim 😩
Show threadJohn Shirley
@rood hey man it was a PSA. Check with your local health dept about safest beaches?
Jun 9, 2023 at 11:57pmWeb
Show threadroodJun 10, 2023
@JohnShirley2023 I know. It's just brain worms for swimming is all.
Show threadJohn ShirleyJun 10, 2023

@rood but are they GOOD brain worms or BAD brain worms? Mine are FRIENDLY.

HELLO EVERYONE FROM JOHN'S FRIENDLY BRAINWORMS!

Show threadroodJun 10, 2023
@JohnShirley2023 I think I can out swim them, so they're benign brain worms.