Outbreak of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 in Louisiana, 2 in Florida

An outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria thriving in warm, brackish water, has caused five deaths in Louisiana and two additional fatalities in Florida this year.

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Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana

Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year.

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Outbreak of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 in Louisiana, 2 in Florida

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