Symptoms can include diarrhea, extreme abdominal pain and vomiting. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, symptoms can worsen to include fever, blistering and lowered blood pressure.
Doctors advise swimmers to get out of the water immediately if they cut themselves, because the bacteria can enter the body through wounds and be spread through the bloodstream.
The infection can be deadly for those with weakened immune systems, but it can be treated with antibiotics if caught in time.
The bacteria can cause kidney, liver and other organ failure.
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