21.07.2025 10:00
Vibrio bacteria, which proliferate in warm seas, can enter through open wounds and lead to fatal infections. Experts warn that these bacteria, which have also been detected along the coasts of Turkey, advise against swimming in the sea with open wounds and avoiding raw seafood.
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned that Vibrio bacteria are dangerously multiplying with the increase in sea water temperatures.
According to a report by EuroNews; these bacteria, which were previously only found in the Baltic Sea, have now started to appear in the North Sea and enclosed swimming areas. In particular, high temperatures and low salinity in salty and brackish waters are causing Vibrio bacteria to multiply rapidly.
ALSO OBSERVED ON TURKEY'S COASTS
Similar risks apply to Turkey as well. Research has found DNA of "Vibrio parahaemolyticus" and "Vibrio vulnificus" species along the coasts of the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean seas. Urology Specialist Op. Dr. Uğur Aferin from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital warned that people who come into contact with the sea during the summer months should be cautious. Aferin stated, "Vibrio bacteria multiply in warm and salty waters. In particular, Vibrio cholerae can enter the gastrointestinal system by ingesting contaminated seawater, leading to severe diarrhea and fluid loss, which can cause cholera. Although cholera cases are rare in Turkey, the risk is not zero."
OPEN WOUNDS AT RISK
According to a report in Milliyet; Aferin pointed out that the greatest risk arises from open wounds coming into contact with the sea, stating that species like Vibrio vulnificus can cause tissue infections upon contact with the skin, and in rare cases, can lead to fatal conditions known as necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria." Aferin also emphasized that raw shellfish, such as oysters, pose a danger, stating, "Vibrio parahaemolyticus can enter the body through consumed seafood, presenting symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. In individuals with weakened immune systems, these infections can spread into the bloodstream and cause sepsis."
WET SWIMSUIT WARNING
Aferin also pointed out that the risk of infection increases from a urological perspective during the summer months, particularly noting that prolonged exposure to wet swimsuits can trigger urinary tract infections in women. He warned, "Keeping the genital area moist and warm creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Especially E. coli can multiply rapidly in this environment. In individuals with low immunity, infections can be more severe."
POOLS CAN ALSO BE DANGEROUS
Experts warn that there is also a risk of infection in pools used for cooling off, noting that infections such as rotavirus, hepatitis A, salmonella, shigella, and E. coli are frequently encountered in pools. They express that complaints of diarrhea and vomiting have increased in children, emphasizing that babies and children with skin wounds or showing signs of infection should not be allowed in the pool.
Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Hüseyin Yıldız stated, "We do not recommend swimming in the sea before the 4th month and in pools before the 6th month. In children of this age, head and neck control may not be sufficient. Additionally, serious fluid and heat losses can occur," warning families.
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