The Mobile County Health Department announced there have been four cases of vibriosis reported in the county so far this year.
Two of those cases reported injuries that were exposed to waters connected to the Gulf of Mexico. The latest one was identified as Vibrio vulnificus, according to the health department.
While Vibrio bacteria can enter the body through a break in the skin, it can also come from eating contaminated seafood. Health officials advise the following:• Avoid exposure of open wounds to salt and brackish waters.
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