Number of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rises in Florida. Here's How to Protect Yourself
FLORIDA PANHANDLE, AUG 11 – The fifth Florida death this year from vibrio vulnificus follows 16 reported cases statewide, with the bacteria killing 20% of those infected, health officials said.
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Nine killed across US by flesh-eating bacteria 'from eating raw oysters'
AT least nine people have died so far this year after contracting a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria that can hide in oysters. This summer, Americans should heed the latest health warning when choosing their meals, as cases of Vibrio vulnificus have taken a dangerous turn. GettyA potentially fatal bug could be hiding in raw oysters[/caption] WMBBAlan Kidd died of a Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infection[/caption] Basil Kennedy also died of the bug…
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