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Vibrio in the Bay: A Summer Warning | Annapolis News
The Chesapeake Bay is turning deadly this summer as Vibrio vulnificus, a heat-loving bacteria, surges in warm waters—spiking infections and hospitalizations. With dozens confirmed cases and more likely, health officials warn: if you have even a tiny cut and get exposed, it can cause rapid swelling, fever, sepsis, or death. Don’t ignore sudden wound changes. The bacteria thrives in warmer water and also lurks in raw shellfish—especially oysters—causing severe GI illness and bloodstream infections. Maryland saw 11 deaths last year. If you’re in the water with an open wound or eat raw seafood…
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