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Vibrio Surge in Coastal States | Dayton News
Louisiana’s facing a deadly surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections—with nine cases and five deaths this year, far outpacing the usual seven cases and one death over the past decade. All cases involved open wounds exposed to warm coastal waters and patients had underlying health conditions. The bacteria also claims lives in Florida and is rising in Maryland. It enters the body through raw shellfish or open wounds in saltwater, and can be fatal for those with compromised immune systems, liver disease, or diabetes. Health officials urge keeping wounds out of coastal waters, washing them…
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