{"id":39429,"date":"2017-06-01T01:58:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T01:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=39429"},"modified":"2017-06-01T01:58:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T01:58:24","slug":"man-dies-ignoring-advice-wait-two-weeks-swimming-new-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=39429","title":{"rendered":"Man dies after ignoring advice to wait two weeks before swimming with new tattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. The man developed a serious infection on his skin and suffered septic shock, which led to his death<\/span><\/p>\n

A man died after ignoring advice given to people with new <\/span>tattoos <\/span>to wait two weeks before going swimming.<\/p>\n

The unnamed 31-year-old suffered septic shock and cellulitis – an infection of the deeper layers of skin and the underlying tissue – after swimming in the sea in the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n

Expert advice normally given to people with new inkings says they should wait at least a fortnight before submerging them in pools or seawater.<\/p>\n

But the man reportedly swam in the sea just five days after getting a cross tattooed on his right calf, resulting in infection and septic shock which led to his death.<\/p>\n

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The man’s tattoo became contaminated<\/span> <\/span><\/span>(Photo: BMJ Case Reports)<\/span><\/p>\n

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A man suffered vibrio vulnificus septic shock due to a contaminated tattoo<\/span> <\/span>(Photo: BMJ Case Reports)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

His fresh wound became infected with flesh-eating bacteria and he developed a fever and serious rash surrounding his tattoo, <\/span>the Daily Mail reports.<\/p>\n

When his condition deteriorated two days later, he was sent to hospital where doctors saw patches on his leg had turned a bruised purple colour.<\/p>\n

Medics immediately suspected the Vibrio vulnificus infection – which he was at a higher risk of due to suffering from a chronic liver disease.<\/p>\n

His drinking habits are believed to have weakened his liver, causing him to be more vulnerable to infections due to a decreased number of white blood cells that help fight bugs.<\/p>\n

Reports say the man’s organs began to fail within 24 hours and he was placed on a life support machine.<\/p>\n

He then remained stable for a couple of weeks before suffering septic shock, and his kidneys failed completely.<\/p>\n

Sadly the man died two months after his admission into hospital.<\/p>\n

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The 31-year-old man’s infected leg<\/span> <\/span>(Photo: BMJ Case Reports)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The <\/span>BMJ report <\/span>which documented the tragic case said: “Despite aggressive initial treatment, the patient developed septic shock and died.<\/p>\n

“This case highlights the association of chronic liver disease and high mortality associated with infections of V. vulnificus .<\/p>\n

“Health providers should remain vigilant for V. vulnificus infections in patients with chronic liver disease and raw oyster ingestion or seawater exposure.”<\/p>\n

Adv<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n