Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Rise in Gulf Coast States
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Louisiana reports a significant rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections, with 17 cases and 4 deaths in 2025, linked to seawater exposure and raw seafood, especially affecting high-risk individuals; health officials advise precautions to prevent severe infections.
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