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Vibrio vulnificus cases, deaths, rising in Florida, other Gulf states
The Florida Health department is now reporting 22 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," and four deaths. How to avoid it.
Florida has reported 22 cases and four deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections so far this year.
The rare flesh-eating bacteria is found in brackish water and raw seafood.
Infections can occur when open wounds are exposed to contaminated water or by... [4812 chars]
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