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Following previous hurricanes, Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria

Posted on October 22, 2024November 5, 2024 by Melissa P | 9469 Views | 11 min read

Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam Following recent hurricanes, Florida health officials are reporting a rise in instances of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that may cause diseases that consume flesh. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, there

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