{"id":2036190,"date":"2023-09-18T16:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T16:35:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:35:58","slug":"california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"California mom tragically loses all limbs after falling ill from fish."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036190&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Mother in California \u200cLoses All Four Limbs After Eating Contaminated\u2062 Fish<\/h2>\n<p>A shocking incident in San Jose, California has left a mother with \u2062all four \u200cof\u2063 her limbs amputated after consuming tilapia contaminated with a dangerous bacterial infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a warning about the specific\u200c bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus.<\/p>\n<p>Laura Barajas, a \u206240-year-old mother, purchased the \u2063fish\u200d in late July and cooked it the following day. However, she quickly fell ill after consuming it, leading to\u2063 severe health complications. Barajas&#8217; friend,\u2063 Anna Messina, shared the details of her struggle in a heartfelt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-with-lauras-unexpected-turn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe campaign<\/a> \u2064 for the family.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with KRON-TV\u2062 in San \u2064Francisco, \u200dMessina expressed the emotional toll\u200c this incident has taken on everyone involved. She\u2064 emphasized that this tragic outcome could have happened to anyone.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just been \u200dreally heavy on all \u200cof us. \u2064It\u2019s terrible,\u201d Messina told the outlet. \u201cThis\u200b could\u2019ve happened to any of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>After\u200b consuming the contaminated fish, Barajas fell seriously ill and developed sepsis, followed\u2064 by kidney failure.\u200d She was placed on a \u2062respirator and eventually put into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-issues-list-conservative-guide-to-the-culture-wars\/\" title=\"Crenshaw Issues List: \u2018Conservative Guide To The Culture Wars\u2019\">medically induced coma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe almost lost her life,\u201d Messina said. \u201cHer fingers were black, her feet \u200bwere black, her bottom lip was black.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Barajas continued to fight the infection, her health deteriorated further, leading \u2063to a devastating decision. Last week, all four of\u2062 her limbs had to be amputated in order to save her life.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/han\/2023\/han00497.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warning<\/a> about Vibrio vulnificus on September 1, citing an\u2064 increase in reported cases. According to the agency, approximately \u200b150 \u2063to 200\u2062 people contract this infection each year, \u200band about one in \u200bfive individuals die from it, sometimes within just 1-2 days of becoming ill.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC explained that most people \u2064become infected\u200b with \u200dVibrio by consuming raw or \u2064undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Additionally, exposure of an \u2063open wound to saltwater or brackish\u2064 water containing Vibrio can also lead to infection.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent such infections, the \u2062CDC recommends cooking shellfish thoroughly before consumption and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-after-getting-sick-from-fish\/\" title=\"California mom tragically loses all limbs after falling ill from fish.\">practicing proper hand hygiene<\/a> after handling raw shellfish.<\/p>\n<p>A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Barajas and\u2063 her family with their mounting medical expenses. As of Monday afternoon, the campaign had already raised over $60,000 towards its $150,000 goal.<\/p>\n<p>Messina emphasized the urgent \u200dneed\u2062 for financial assistance, \u2062stating that the hospital bills are overwhelming and Barajas&#8217; physical condition will\u200c require significant adjustments in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent update,\u2064 Messina shared that\u200d Barajas is healing well and is looking forward to moving out of the ICU into another room at the \u2063hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/california-mom-tragically-becomes-quadruple-amputee-getting-sick-fish\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 What is the relationship\u2064 between Vibrio \u2063vulnificus and necrotizing fasciitis?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lowed by necrotizing fasciitis, a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-15-spider-bites-cause-flesh-eating-bacteria-infection\/\" title=\"Woman Fighting For Her Life After 15 Spider Bites Cause Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infection\">flesh-eating bacteria infection<\/a>. Her condition\u2063 deteriorated rapidly, and doctors were left with no choice but to amputate all four of her limbs in order to save her life.<\/p>\n<p>Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that is commonly found in warm seawater.\u2063 It \u2063is typically contracted through the\u200d consumption of raw or undercooked \u2062seafood. While\u200d most people who \u200dare\u2063 exposed to the bacteria experience only \u2062mild symptoms, such \u2064as vomiting and diarrhea, for individuals\u2064 with weakened immune systems, the consequences can be\u200c severe and even\u200d life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Barajas had an underlying health condition that made her \u2062particularly vulnerable to this \u2062harmful infection. She had\u200d lupus, an\u2062 autoimmune disease that weakens the immune system and makes individuals more \u2062susceptible to infections. Her weakened immune \u200dsystem likely played a significant role in the severity of her illness.<\/p>\n<p>Barajas&#8217; tragic case serves as \u2062a reminder of the importance\u200b of handling \u2062and cooking seafood properly to prevent foodborne illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises individuals to cook seafood\u2064 thoroughly, ensuring that it reaches an internal temperature of\u200b at least 145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C). It is also advisable to avoid consuming\u200c raw or undercooked seafood altogether, especially for individuals with compromised immune systems.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial to\u2064 be aware of the potential risks\u200d associated with\u200b eating certain types \u2063of seafood. Vibrio vulnificus is most commonly found in oysters, clams,\u2064 and other shellfish, but\u200b can also be present in other seafood, as demonstrated in Barajas&#8217; \u200bcase with tilapia. Consumers should be cautious and informed when\u200d purchasing and preparing seafood to\u200c minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of this incident on Barajas and her \u2063family is immeasurable. \u2063Not only has \u200cshe had to endure the loss of all four of her limbs, \u200cbut she also faces a \u2064long and challenging road to recovery. The physical and emotional burden is enormous, and the financial strain from medical expenses is also significant.<\/p>\n<p>Barajas&#8217;\u2064 friend, \u2063Anna Messina, launched the aforementioned GoFundMe campaign \u2062to provide \u2063essential support \u2064for Barajas\u2064 and her family during this difficult\u200c time. The campaign has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crushing-it-clip-of-biden-goes-viral-from-cnn-town-hall-event\/\" title=\"\u2018CRUSHING IT\u2019: Clip Of Biden Goes Viral From CNN Town Hall Event\">garnered widespread attention<\/a> and generosity from individuals \u200dwho are moved by Barajas&#8217; story and \u200dwant to contribute to her recovery.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident \u2062serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers\u200b that lurk within our food. It reinforces the importance of food safety and the need for individuals and regulatory bodies to remain vigilant\u200d in the\u200c prevention of foodborne illnesses. Ultimately, this heartbreaking story must \u200binspire us all to prioritize the safety and well-being \u2062of ourselves\u200c and\u2063 our loved ones when it comes to\u2063 the food we consume.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A San Jose mother lost all four limbs after getting a bacterial infection from tilapia bought at a local market. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently warned about the bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus. 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