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Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh-eating’ disease
The swimmer, described by officials as "an older individual," went into the water at a Falmouth beach with an open wound. The post Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh-eating’ disease appeared first on Boston.
Why Fatal 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise
In total, there have been 57 confirmed cases of the infection caused by the "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in the U.S. this year.
Bacteria that can cause rare "flesh-eating" disease infects swimmer at Cape Cod beach
Falmouth health officials say an older person has contracted a rare infection from a bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.
Cape Cod swimmer infected with bacteria that can cause rare ‘flesh-eating’ disease, health officials say
Vibrio vulnificus infections are most common in the Gulf Coast but rising water temperatures are contributing to more cases further north.
Swimmer at Massachusetts beach infected with extremely rare bacteria
A swimmer at a Cape Cod beach has been infected with an extremely rare bacteria, according to officials who are alerting the public about the potentially life-threatening illness. The state Department of Public Health is warning residents and visitors to the potential danger of Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters after the rare case was confirmed in an older person who was swimming with an
Officials investigating case of flesh-eating bacteria in Falmouth
Local and state health officials are investigating a confirmed case of Vibrio vulnificus infection, a flesh-eating bacteria out of Falmouth.Officials say<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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What’s behind the surge of flesh-eating bacteria on the Gulf Coast?

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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.

Department of Health issue warning after confirmed case of rare bacteria from Falmouth beach

Health officials in Falmouth have confirmed a rare case of Vibrio vulnificus infection in an older individual who was ...

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Rare, life-threatening bacteria found in waters of Mass. beach after infection

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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 ...
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