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Florida Reports First Flesh-Eating Bacteria Death | Dayton News
Florida’s first death from the deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria this year has sparked urgent health warnings. Vibrio vulnificus, found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, can cause rapid, fatal infections—especially for those with liver issues or open wounds. With 11 confirmed cases and one fatality so far, health officials urge anyone exposed to contaminated water or seafood to seek immediate medical care if symptoms like fever or skin lesions appear. The threat isn’t limited to Florida—outbreaks have hit other states too, making coastal safety and seafood caution essential nationwide…
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