As reported in the Galveston Daily News on 8-2-24, infections with Vibrio
appear to be on the rise in Galveston County this year. Last year at this time 2 cases were reported, but this year there have been 8 cases so far, mainly seriously infected wounds. This bacterium is often present in warm water after people participate in water-related activities such as swimming. Yesterday the Galveston County Health Districted alerted the public about this serious infection, especially those with an open wound exposed “to salt or brackish waters and is experiencing fever, pain, swelling, warmth or additional redness near the site” to seek “immediate medical attention.”