Hurricane Harvey Houston flood: Vibrio bacteria and snakes maybe in the water - TomoNews
- 7 years ago
HOUSTON — Houstonians impacted by the flooding maybe at risk of bacterial infections, several diseases, as well as snake and insect bites.
Open wounds in the Houston floodwater put those exposed at risk of bacterial infections such as tetanus and even Vibrio, reported Business Insider.
Experts warn that instances of mosquito-transmitted viruses such as Zika and dengue fever may rise in the aftermath, reported the Washington Post.
Another health risk Houstonians face could be is bites from displaced venomous snakes.
According to the Houston Zoo, the city is home to several poisonous snakes.
Open wounds in the Houston floodwater put those exposed at risk of bacterial infections such as tetanus and even Vibrio, reported Business Insider.
Experts warn that instances of mosquito-transmitted viruses such as Zika and dengue fever may rise in the aftermath, reported the Washington Post.
Another health risk Houstonians face could be is bites from displaced venomous snakes.
According to the Houston Zoo, the city is home to several poisonous snakes.