Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Rise in Coastal Areas, Authorities Warn
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A fifth death in Louisiana highlights the rising threat of the rare, deadly bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm coastal waters and can cause severe infections, especially through open wounds or raw seafood, with cases increasing due to warming oceans.
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