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Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after swimming with new tattoo
Fox News ^ | 6/1/2017

Posted on 06/02/2017 1:27:03 PM PDT by sodpoodle

A 31-year-old man died after he reportedly ignored warnings about swimming after getting a new tattoo and contracted a flesh-eating bacteria infection in the Gulf of Mexico. The unidentified man, whose case was detailed in the British Medical Journal, had gotten a tattoo on his right calf five days prior to swimming, Metro reported.

The man had chosen a crucifix and pair of praying hands for his latest ink, and began suffering from fever, chills and a rash close to the tattoo after swimming, the news outlet reported. He reportedly developed sepsis in his right calf, which had turned purple by the time he was admitted to the hospital.

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TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: risks; tattoos
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To: Red Badger

Unfortunately, the Gulf is a septic field for New Orleans. Think about that one!


41 posted on 06/02/2017 2:08:44 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Keyhopper

See post 39.


42 posted on 06/02/2017 2:08:50 PM PDT by Fungi (Mucor roxii is not a rock band.)
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To: sodpoodle

The irony of his choice of a crucifix and praying hands is sobering.

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It was a good choice but the infection probably wiped it out anyway.


43 posted on 06/02/2017 2:09:46 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: sodpoodle

There is a Bible scripture against marking the skin. Tatoos look like dreck anyway.


44 posted on 06/02/2017 2:13:30 PM PDT by tflabo
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To: Mat_Helm

Yup. Good stuff.


45 posted on 06/02/2017 2:14:32 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: rdl6989

And their kids mock them for their tattoos when they become teenagers.


46 posted on 06/02/2017 2:14:53 PM PDT by FrdmLvr ("A is A. A thing is what it is." Ayn Rand)
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To: rdl6989

And their kids mock them for their tattoos when they become teenagers.


47 posted on 06/02/2017 2:15:07 PM PDT by FrdmLvr ("A is A. A thing is what it is." Ayn Rand)
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To: shibumi

That is only if you are going to ingest it. It is not liposomal if you are directly putting it into the body via an iv line.


48 posted on 06/02/2017 2:18:02 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Mat_Helm

And vitamin c therapies are hardly expensive. They are very cheap compared to all the other things they first try.


49 posted on 06/02/2017 2:19:29 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Mat_Helm

Thanks for that.


50 posted on 06/02/2017 2:20:06 PM PDT by FrdmLvr ("A is A. A thing is what it is." Ayn Rand)
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To: Mat_Helm

So far I think (even though successful) intravenous vitamin C is not FDA approved protocol. Of course not, they are the FDA


51 posted on 06/02/2017 2:27:33 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: Mat_Helm

“Large doses of intravenous vitamin C heals patients with sepsis”

i have a doctor who successfully treats a variety of “non-treatable” viral infections such as West Nile, etc. with large intravenous infusion drips of Vitamin C, ranging from 50 grams to 100 grams.


52 posted on 06/02/2017 2:30:53 PM PDT by catnipman ( Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: sodpoodle
"The irony of his choice of a crucifix and praying hands is sobering."

But he wasn't - sobering, that is. His problem was described as the result of years of alcohol abuse.

53 posted on 06/02/2017 2:36:50 PM PDT by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D. - What Would Jack Bauer Do?)
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To: sodpoodle
I recall when I joined the Navy an old Chief told me, "If you insist on getting a tattoo, get one that reads "Mother."

I understood his message. I decided against getting a tattoo.

54 posted on 06/02/2017 2:37:40 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (,)
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To: Mat_Helm

It’s not possible = don’t try it = don’t threaten our rice bowl.


55 posted on 06/02/2017 2:37:55 PM PDT by Seruzawa (FABOL)
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To: Cold Heart
"So far I think (even though successful) intravenous vitamin C is not FDA approved protocol. Of course not, they are the FDA"

The FDA would not have control as vitamin C is not a controlled substance or drug. Sepsis therapy would be under the hospitals protocol which is controlled by the staff intern doctors, charge nurses, managers, and lawyers. The issue is for doctors that go outside of hospital protocol. This happens all the time. My daughter was an ICU nurse at a major hospital and now works Quality and reviews patient care and doctors orders and when they deviate from procedures. Most doctors stay in the protocol to avoid legal trouble for them and the hospital. Once the protocol has been followed and there is nothing left to try there would be no real legal jeopardy for trying other therapy with the patients or families or power of attorney care givers choice and permission. The real challenge is having the word get out and hospitals begin to adopt the option of this new protocol.

56 posted on 06/02/2017 2:38:50 PM PDT by Mat_Helm
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To: Mat_Helm

Thank you. Timely info


57 posted on 06/02/2017 2:43:26 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: sodpoodle

What I found disturbing was that my son’s kindergarten teacher wanted to “reward” students who’d done well by inking little “tats” on the backs of their hands or arms. He came home like that only one day; I paid her a quick visit and told her it would not be tolerated again. I also notified the principal of our displeasure.
Both were very apologetic.


58 posted on 06/02/2017 2:43:58 PM PDT by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D. - What Would Jack Bauer Do?)
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To: AlaskaErik

“permanent reminder of a passing fad, gotten by those who want to express their individuality by doing the same thing as everyone else.”

LOL!

I can certainly see why veterans get them. That makes sense to me anyway. I can also see why someone might get one or two. To each their own.

However, when I see someone my age (40s) caked with *fresh* drawings of crap like comic book characters and other stuff that looks better on paper vs. skin, I often wonder “why?”.


59 posted on 06/02/2017 2:50:10 PM PDT by edh (I need a better tagline)
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To: sodpoodle
From the article:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients become infected by consuming raw or undercooked seafood, or by exposing a wound to seawater.

Every year,when the water starts to warm up,a story like this hits the news. I surf fish/kayak 4-5 times a week and it's just part of fishing.

60 posted on 06/02/2017 2:57:27 PM PDT by SanchoP (Any compromise with evil is still evil.)
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