AEROMONAS

Rivers, lakes, sewage, fish and shellfish, and biofilms in drinking-water systems and home plumbing [2][1].

Swallowing untreated or poorly disinfected water; getting freshwater in your mouth while swimming; exposing cuts to lakes, rivers, or floodwater; eating undercooked seafood or produce washed with contaminated water [1][2].

Can cause diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and skin/wound infections; rarely leads to bloodstream infections. Illness is usually mild but can be severe in some people [1].

Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses; anyone with open wounds exposed to freshwater [1][2].

Drink treated water; maintain and test private wells, especially after floods; avoid swallowing water when swimming; keep wounds out of freshwater and clean them promptly; flush stagnant taps; cook seafood thoroughly; wash produce with safe water [1][2].