Rising Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases in the US: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
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A rare flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus is on the rise in the US, especially in Florida, causing severe infections and fatalities, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals through contaminated seafood or seawater contact. Prevention includes proper wound care, avoiding contaminated water, and thorough seafood cooking.
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