health3 years ago
FAU study finds flesh-eating bacteria in Sargassum seaweed.
A study by Florida Atlantic University has found that Sargassum seaweed, which has been washing up on beaches in large quantities, contains flesh-eating bacteria that can cause severe infections in humans. The researchers warn that people should avoid contact with the seaweed and that its proliferation could have serious health risks for beachgoers and the marine ecosystem.