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Vibrio Vulnificus: Charleston’s Silent Killer | Charleston News
Charleston’s waters are heating up — and so is a deadly threat: Vibrio vulnificus, the flesh-eating bacterium that thrives in summer saltwater. Already this year, three cases have been treated at Medical University of South Carolina, with infections spiraling from minor blisters to life-threatening amputations. This aggressive bug lurks in oysters and brackish water, especially for those with weakened immune systems. If you get a cut in the water and develop redness, swelling, or fever — don’t wait. Head straight to the ER. Early treatment and surgical intervention could save your life…
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