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Warmer Waters Mean Riskier Vibrios | Annapolis News
Warming waters in the Chesapeake Bay are fueling a dangerous rise in Vibrio bacteria, turning once-rare infections into a growing public health concern. A dramatic case involving Vernon Spear—whose arm injury led to a life-threatening Vibrio vulnificus infection—highlights the real stakes. Since 2018, Maryland’s Vibrio cases have more than doubled, tied directly to a two-degree temperature spike over three decades. Scientists are now building predictive models to help swimmers and seafood lovers stay safe, urging simple precautions: cook seafood thoroughly and avoid water with open wounds…
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