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Vibrio Rising With Warmer Oceans | Peoria News
Vibrio bacteria, dubbed “flesh-eating,” is spreading farther north as oceans warm — even reaching Maine — with scientists linking the surge to climate change. Once confined to warmer waters like Florida’s, it’s now showing up in cooler regions, fueled by rising sea temps. Most infections stem from raw seafood or open wounds exposed to contaminated water, though healthy immune systems often handle it. As temperatures climb, so too will cases — a stark reminder that environmental shifts directly impact public health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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