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Man survives flesh-eating bacteria

What’s behind the surge of flesh-eating bacteria on the Gulf Coast?

A deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria is turning up more often in Gulf Coast waters and sometimes in raw oysters. Here’s what to know to stay safe.

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"Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures rise

Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, lurks in warm ocean waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast.

Man survives flesh-eating bacteria as warmer ocean increases risk off Florida coast

Lifelong boat captain George Billiris says he's lucky to be alive after Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria that lurks in warm coastal waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast,

Daughters mourn Mississippi father who died from 'flesh-eating' bacteria: 'Life of the party'

"There doesn't need to be a fear of the water," his daughter said. "There needs to be an education and a knowledge of if you ...

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge in Gulf Coast States

The term “flesh-eating bacteria” refers to bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis that destroys the soft tissue, ...

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