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‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Cases Are on the Rise Along the Gulf Coast. How Do You Get It, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
At least eight people along the Gulf Coast have died and 22 others have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria.
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak Hits Gulf Coast—Here’s What to Know
A flesh-eating bacteria outbreak has hit the Gulf Coast with deaths recorded in Florida and Louisiana. Eight people have died ...
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 ...
Deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria cases rise along Gulf Coast, doctors warn
Health officials are warning of a rise in potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria cases along the Gulf Coast, with Louisiana reporting higher numbers than usual.
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32 cases, 8 deaths from 'flesh-eating' infection recorded in Gulf Coast states. What to know.
So far in 2025, Louisiana has experienced a spike in Vibrio vulnificus cases, with more cases than any other Gulf Coast state ...
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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, ...
‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ cases rising across the Gulf Coast — killing 1 in 5 who contract the nasty infection
The flesh-eating bacteria thrive in warm, brackish waters between May and October, making the Gulf Coast the perfect breeding ground.
Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Texas? What state data shows as Gulf Coast cases surge
A flesh-eating bacteria that has surged in Louisiana has killed at least eight people in Gulf Coast states so far this year.
Flesh-eating and sometimes fatal bacteria returns to Gulf waters
It's that time of year again. A flesh-eating bacteria that often makes its presence felt along the Texas coast is once again ...
Deadly bacteria infects 32 and kills 8 across Gulf Coast: here’s why it’s so dangerous
A deadly infection linked to warm coastal waters has killed 8 and sickened dozens. Here's what health experts say about staying safe this summer.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases On The Rise Along The Gulf Coast
As water temperatures along the Gulf Coast continue to warm to their seasonal highs and more people are trying to squeeze in ...