Eight US Deaths Linked to Oyster-Related Flesh-Eating Bacteria
TL;DR
Eight people have died in the United States this year from vibriosis caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium linked to oysters and warm Gulf Coast waters. The latest fatality occurred in Bay County, Florida, as Florida and Louisiana report multiple cases. Health officials warn that infections can be severe, especially for those with underlying health conditions, and advise avoiding raw shellfish and protecting wounds from seawater.
- Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US The Independent
- 3rd person dies in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria: Department of Health WFLA
- Recent deaths spotlight flesh-eating bacteria and brain-eating amoebas USA Today
- Woman Who Lost a ‘Lot of My Leg’ to Flesh-Eating Bacteria Shares Key Advice People.com
- 'Flesh-eating’ bacteria claims third Florida victim this year WPEC
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