Mike O'Grady, who lives in Lecanto, Citrus County, became ill following a vacation to St. George Island in Apalachicola.
O'Grady's wife said on social media that her husband entered hospital on June 27."Please pray for Mike as he is weary. The recovery is long and slow," she wrote.he had been let out, saying he was"blessed" for the support from friends and family. He noted he had received"unbelievable care from the surgeons, doctors and entire nursing and care staff" and added that he lost 27 lbs while under treatment.
File photo: Microscopic blue bacteria background. Mike O’Grady, who lives in Lecanto, Citrus County, became ill following a vacation to St. George Island in Apalachicola.Necrotizing fasciitis spreads quickly, with rapid antibiotic treatment and prompt surgery often needed to avoid death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . It says bacteria typically enter the body through a break in the skin, including bites or cuts.
Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include a red or swollen area of skin that spreads quickly, severe pain and a fever. It is very rarely a contagious condition, medical experts state.:"Necrotizing fasciitis can lead to sepsis, shock, and organ failure. It can also result in life-long complications from loss of limbs or severe scarring due to surgically removing infected tissue." It says up to 1 in 3 people with NF die from the infection.
On July 10, the Florida Department of Health in Bay County urged anyone planning to swim in the state's waters to not enter if they have any breaks in the skin, such as fresh cuts or scrapes."In extremely rare cases, certain bacteria in water can lead to necrotizing fasciitis or severe infections with Vibrio vulnificus," an
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