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2 people dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters, Louisiana officials say

2 people dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters, Louisiana officials say
health8/29/2025

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.

Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in U.S. Two people have died from eating raw oysters that were contaminated with a flesh-eating bacteria, Louisiana health officials said. Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters. It ... [1549 chars]