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Back to EpisodesMan Contracts Rare Seal Finger from Bear
Published 2 days, 11 hours ago
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A rare case of seal finger bacteria, typically found in seals, infects an Alaskan hunter after skinning a bear. This marks the first known instance of seal finger from a non-seal animal, challenging medical norms. The patient recovers after antibiotics and surgery, while experts advise hunters to take precautions when handling potentially infected animals.
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