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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Rise in Gulf Coast States

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Source: WAFB
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Rise in Gulf Coast States
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Louisiana reports a significant rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections, with 17 cases and 4 deaths in 2025, linked to seawater exposure and raw seafood, especially affecting high-risk individuals; health officials advise precautions to prevent severe infections.

Topics:top-newshealth#flesh-eating-bacteria#health#louisiana#public-health#seafood-safety#vibrio-vulnificus
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  1. Deadly flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 in Louisiana  WAFB
  2. 32 cases, 8 deaths from 'flesh-eating' infection recorded in Gulf Coast states. What to know.  NOLA.com
  3. Louisiana warns of rising Vibrio vulnificus infections  KLFY.com
  4. Number of flesh-eating bacteria cases rises in Florida. Here's how to protect yourself  wtsp.com
  5. Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Florida  WSLS

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