Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections  CNN

Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died.

Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state’s health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died. During the same period over the previous decade, Louisiana reported an average of seven cases and one death.

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections  Toronto Star

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections  AP News