Health
Alert issued for flesh-eating bacteria in Messina, very low risk according to the Iss
The Iss indicates that the risk of infection is extremely low, advising against dangerous contacts.
An alert regarding flesh-eating bacteria has been issued in Messina, with guidelines on how to reduce the risk of infection. According to the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Iss), the risk of contracting infections in Italian waters is considered extremely low.
Sources of infection may include the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood and contact with contaminated water through open wounds. Experts recommend avoiding such behaviors to eliminate the risk.
In Europe, Vibrio bacteria proliferate more significantly in the Baltic and Black Seas. However, the risk in Italian waters is currently under control, as emphasized by health authorities.