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Deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria reported in these 2 states - Yahoo Health

Published by USA Today By Mary Walrath-Holdridge · 13 August 2026 at 00:17
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Deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria reported in these 2 states - Yahoo Health
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Infections of vibrio vulnificus occur every year, but you can take precautions. Here's what to know after 7 deaths have been reported in two states.

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