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Louisiana officials urge caution after 5 confirmed deaths from flesh-eating bacteria - FOX Weather

Published by Foxweather.com 11 August 2026 at 15:40
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Louisiana officials urge caution after 5 confirmed deaths from flesh-eating bacteria - FOX Weather
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At least 5 people from Louisiana have died this year after being infected by the flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, according to a recent announcement from the Louisiana Health Department.

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