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Vibrio Surge in Louisiana | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s facing a deadly surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections—with five deaths and nine hospitalizations this year, far outpacing the usual seven cases and one death over a decade. The culprit? Open wounds exposed to warm coastal waters from May through October. High-risk groups like those with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, or weakened immunity are especially vulnerable to severe illness, even amputation. Health officials urge covering wounds with waterproof bandages if exposure is unavoidable, avoiding saltwater with open cuts, and cooking seafood thoroughly—especially oysters…
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