Two Dead from Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Contaminated Oysters in Louisiana
Two deaths in Louisiana have been linked to eating raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that thrives in warm coastal waters and can cause severe infections, including necrotizing fasciitis, especially during warmer months. The number of cases and deaths is rising, likely due to warming oceans, with recent reports extending as far north as Massachusetts and New York.