Man gets finger pricked by shrimp shell While cleaning, the wound was not deep, did not hurt at all, did not pay attention, passed 3 days, sadly died.
Foreign news agencies reported that a man was finger pierced by a crayfish while washing. But the next day, this man’s finger was purple-black. Before he died of sepsis just 3 days later.
According to the report, Shen, 52, who lives in the Xiaoshan countryside in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, raises crayfish near his home. on the day of the accident Mr. Shen is cleaning the shrimp. His finger was accidentally pricked by the sharp part of the shrimp shell. But the wound was not deep and only bled a little. Also, I didn’t feel much pain. So he didn’t pay attention to it. and the family did not take him to treatment
a day later Mr. Shen’s wounds began to swell and become painful. Then his fingers were purple-black. During the night there was fever, chills, vomiting, and left arm swelling. when calling his son to tell him about his symptoms Mr. Shen suddenly lost consciousness and fell to the ground.
after being transported to the hospital Doctors point out that it’s not just the left thumb. But the skin of his left arm was still black and a black blister appeared.
Dr. Lu Yuanqiang, director of the emergency department of the First Hospital of Zhejiang University, said Mr. Shen has a congenital disease. namely high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Including other age-related diseases, unfortunately, there is no cure. Mr. Shen’s condition worsened. Eventually there was multiple emphysema. and died 3 days later.
The wound on his finger was infected with Aeromonas veronata, a type of bacteria in the genus Aeromonas that is common in natural water sources. Classified as an opportunistic infection by crayfish, the symptoms progress quickly, leaving small wounds that people often ignore. But it will become a blister. eczema rash necrotic fibrosis and bloodstream infections This usually happens quickly, within 48 hours, and is life-threatening.
The doctor warned that For people with normal immunity The chances of getting a serious infection from a crayfish prick are less likely than people with low immunity or congenital disease. The risks are greatly increased. For this group, precautions should be taken when handling shrimp, lobsters, seafood, and other ingredients. If accidentally pricked or stabbed, observe closely and see a doctor in time for any problems or symptoms for help. life in a timely fashion
2023-08-31 12:01:42
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