The oysters they ate were infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria in coastal waters peaking in May through October when temperatures are warmer.
(NewsNation) — Two people have died in Louisiana after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from raw oysters, and state officials warned of an increase in cases.
The oysters were infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria found in coastal water... [703 chars]