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5 Louisiana residents infected with flesh-eating bacteria in 2026 have died

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New York Post27 mins ago

Five of nine Louisiana residents infected with flesh-eating bacteria died as a result of the infection this year, reflecting a steady increase in infection rate and severity.

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CBS News50 mins ago

Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say

A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.

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Time🏁 first to report1 days ago

What to Know About the ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria That Killed Someone in Florida

Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm coastal waters, and people can get sickened by it through raw shellfish or open wounds.

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