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Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana

First publishedAug 7, 19:22 UTC
Last updatedAug 8, 19:01 UTC · 1m ago
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Exposure to Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, increases when storms push water inland. Tropical Storm Bertha sent water into the street just after the morning high tide in Venetian Isles, La., on July 22.

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Exposure to Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, increases when storms push water inland. Tropical Storm Bertha sent water into the street just after the morning high tide in Venetian Isles, La., on July 22.
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2 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
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