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Louisiana warns of rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Cole Reynolds · 11 August 2026 at 03:32
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Louisiana warns of rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections - The Washington Post
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Nine people have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, and five have died, according to state officials. In recent years, warming waters have also pushed cases farther north.

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