Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Rise Amid Oyster-Related Deaths
TL;DR
Two deaths in Louisiana have been linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria contracted from eating raw oysters and exposure to warm coastal waters, with the state experiencing a higher number of cases and fatalities this year, highlighting the risks associated with raw seafood consumption and open wounds in seawater.
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