HOUSTON — Houstonians impacted by the flooding maybe at risk of bacterial infections, several diseases, as well as snake and insect bites. <br /> <br />Open wounds in the Houston floodwater put those exposed at risk of bacterial infections such as tetanus and even Vibrio, reported Business Insider. <br /> <br />Experts warn that instances of mosquito-transmitted viruses such as Zika and dengue fever may rise in the aftermath, reported the Washington Post. <br /> <br />Another health risk Houstonians face could be is bites from displaced venomous snakes. <br />According to the Houston Zoo, the city is home to several poisonous snakes.
