Four Dead in Florida from Flesh-Eating Bacteria in 2025
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Four people in Florida have died from flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, which is linked to warm saltwater and can cause severe infections and death; the state reports about 11 cases annually, with higher numbers during hurricane seasons.
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