Man has part of his finger amputated after being pricked while cleaning prawns and getting infected by flesh-eating bacteria

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Man has part of finger amputated after being pricked while cleaning prawns, infected by flesh-eating bacteria

He said doctors told him that if he had waited another day, he could have lost his arm or even died as the bacteria had reached his armpit.Flesh-eating disease, or necrotizing fasciitis, is caused by bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.A family physician told Wanbao that being pricked by fish or crustaceans would usually not lead to complications.

But should the injury become serious or if a fever develops, the person should immediately seek medical attention. Another doctor told Wanbao that while such situations are not common, they can happen when handling marine animals. Both doctors said that once the flesh-eating bacteria enter the body, they can spread quickly and cause complications and, in serious cases, even death.

 

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