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Florida "Flesh-Eating" Bacteria Kills Five; Climate Change Sends Bacteria North
The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.
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