Rising Ocean Temperatures May Increase Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risks
TL;DR
Rising ocean temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria, especially along the Florida coast, with cases spreading further north and during hurricane season, highlighting the need for awareness and caution.
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