Dr Noble speaks on her insights of the potential health concerns regarding Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
Date: August 31, 2017Dr. Rachel Noble spoke to multiple sources today on the dangers and hazards that lie underneath the murky floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey. She specifically warns of the dangers of bacterial infections that may result from open wounds being exposed to the floodwaters, including the potentially deadly Vibrio infection.
Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/hurricane-harvey-floodwater-dangerous-tetanus-2017-8
News4Tucson: http://www.kvoa.com/story/36236783/hurricane-harvey-may-leave-behind-health-hazards-in-water
Public Radio East: http://publicradioeast.org/post/enc-researcher-warns-about-texas-floodwater-pathogens
Science Friday (9/1/2017): https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/after-harvey-a-perfect-storm-for-bacteria/