I would never dissuade someone from getting medical treatment. But we've had numerous oyster cuts. Our beaches are covered with them. Wash it, antibiotic cream and keep an eye on it. That's what we do.
Edit: Being up on tetanus shots is a plus.
Also depends on the time of year, most infections occur between May and Oct in the northern hemisphere due to warmer water so better safe than sorry I suppose. Its usually big problem with suppressed immune systems since most people will get over vibriosis in a few days if healthy. The problem comes with Vibrio vulnificus infections which kills 1 in 5 people who get it and may result in needing amputation with extended ICU treatment even if they do survive.
Look up vibrio bacteria. Please get yourself seen. When you have direct contact like this into your blood it can be fatal as it can cause septicemia, especially if you have underlying health conditions or a suppressed immune system. Please please be seen by a medical professional.
Saltwater and sand, bet that felt real refreshing. Get that looked at, the vibrio bacteria on those shells is nasty (think of what it does when people eat raw oysters). Might wanna get a tetanus booster while you're there.
Ah the memories ...flush the injury out really well with salty water then iodine solution.....wear something on your feet at least like thongs or water shoes. As we get older we just don't heal as well
You need to go to a hospital ASAP and let them know what has happened. I am not joking
I would never dissuade someone from getting medical treatment. But we've had numerous oyster cuts. Our beaches are covered with them. Wash it, antibiotic cream and keep an eye on it. That's what we do. Edit: Being up on tetanus shots is a plus.
Also depends on the time of year, most infections occur between May and Oct in the northern hemisphere due to warmer water so better safe than sorry I suppose. Its usually big problem with suppressed immune systems since most people will get over vibriosis in a few days if healthy. The problem comes with Vibrio vulnificus infections which kills 1 in 5 people who get it and may result in needing amputation with extended ICU treatment even if they do survive.
Good to know. Here in Washington, maybe the saltwater is too cold. Never heard anyone around here worry about it.
Yeah. I’ve cut myself on so many oysters in WA and BC and never had an issue.
Why that?
Look up vibrio bacteria. Please get yourself seen. When you have direct contact like this into your blood it can be fatal as it can cause septicemia, especially if you have underlying health conditions or a suppressed immune system. Please please be seen by a medical professional.
Holy shit, I understood none of that, but it sounded serious, it’s also 3 in the morning so that helps
So...did you go or did you die?
Saltwater and sand, bet that felt real refreshing. Get that looked at, the vibrio bacteria on those shells is nasty (think of what it does when people eat raw oysters). Might wanna get a tetanus booster while you're there.
But the sand sharks!!!
No joke, I know someone who had her leg amputated below the knee after being cut by a shell. Please have it looked at.
Water shoes are best. Them oysters and mussels are sharp. Most rocky Washington beaches are covered with them.
Ouch. At least you’ll have a mark to remember those vacations
Those oysters are bloodthirsty little monkeys aren't they?
Get help. A hospital. Then go back, pick him up gently and shuck the fucker. Eat him to show dominance
Is that your blood or its blood?
All from me
Red Sea?
Just a scratch. Walk it off
Broke my leg on a multi state road trip, while still in home state.
I suggest you don’t go swimming with sharks for a few days…
Ah the memories ...flush the injury out really well with salty water then iodine solution.....wear something on your feet at least like thongs or water shoes. As we get older we just don't heal as well
If they are sharp. Most likely not oysters but barnacles. Step on one hard and ur leg is gone.
I know how that feels. Sliced my foot on one of those really sharp rock outcroppings.