Bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease found in Cape Cod swimmer

August 14, 2025

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A rare case of Vibrio vulnificus infection — a dangerous bacterium more commonly found in Gulf Coast states — was detected in a person who swam at a beach on Buzzards Bay, officials said.

Bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease found in Cape Cod swimmer The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents and visitors about a dangerous bacterium that can cause a flesh-eating disease in a person who was swimming at a... [2894 chars]

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