Experts say the bacteria is usually found in warm, coastal waters, and can cause serious, potentially life-threatening infections when contaminated seawater enters an open wound, according to the CDC.
The CDC is warning of flesh-eating bacteria, known as Vibrio, spreading where fresh and saltwater mix. Dr. Omer Awan tells “Morning in America” the bacteria can enter the body through an open cut or by eating raw or undercooked shellfish. He urges anyone who develops redness, swelling, or severe pain after exposure to seawater to seek medical care immediately. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
San Diego County is shopping a surplus of desalinated seawater to Western states that are facing increasingly urgent drought and short supplies.