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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say - CBS News

Published by CBS News By Faris Tanyos · 7 August 2026 at 01:00
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say - CBS News
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A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.

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