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Rare flesh eating-bacteria claims another victim as officials urges public to take precautions

Rare flesh eating-bacteria claims another victim as officials urges public to take precautions
health9/21/2025

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm coastal waters and is more common between May and October.

A fifth person has died after contracting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, as officials continue to warn the public about rising cases of the deadly infection. The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm coastal waters and is more com... [3779 chars]