<H3>• Saltwater Anglers Should Know About Potential Dangers Of Vibrio Infections</H3>

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“Vibrios are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur naturally in estuarine or marine environments. Roughly a dozen species are known to cause disease in humans, accounting for an estimated 80,000 illnesses, 500 hospitalizations and 100 deaths each year in the United States.” [Article 1] ”Fishermen in saltwater should carry basic disinfectant (chlorine bleach mixed 1 part bleach to 4 parts fresh water or tincture of iodine or antibiotic ointment) and apply it if the skin is punctured while handling fishing tackle, bait or fish.” [Article 2] 1. Please visit this link to read the full article: LinkToArticle.1 2. Please visit this link to read the full article: LinkToArticle.2 • NOTE: Another article—“It’s a snake! Don’t worry this is Connecticut”—will be posted later today.

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