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2 more people have died from a flesh-eating bacteria after eating oysters. How to reduce your risk of Vibrio vulnificus infection before dining — and swimming in the ocean.

A grouping of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria is revealed in a 13,184x magnified scanning electron microscopic image from 2005. (BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Two more people have died ...
USA Today

2 dead, 22 hospitalized after contracting flesh-eating bacteria: See where

Another two people are dead and at least 22 more have been hospitalized because of a flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, state health officials confirmed. The reports involved Vibrio vulnificus ...

New Vibrio vulnificus, 'flesh-eating bacteria' case reported in Florida. Here's where

Anotehr case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in southwest Florida. Here's how ...
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2 new deaths from flesh-eating bacteria reported eating Louisiana oysters

Two new vibrio deaths tied to Louisiana oysters State total rises to six fatalities this year Vibrio infections spiking above average annual rates Most cases linked to open wounds in brackish waters A ...
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2 more people dead after eating Louisiana oysters infected with flesh-eating bacteria

NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, officials confirmed to WBRZ. A state health official said that the two ...
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Beware! Stop Eating Sushi and Other Forms of Raw Fish; It Can Cause Tapeworms, Cancer

Sushi is an extremely popular way to consume fish—and that too raw. While the dish, originally from Japan, has become popular across the world as a comfort food, its immense health benefits are not ...
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At Least 2 People Died of ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria After Eating Tainted Oysters

Health officials in Louisiana have reported two deaths this week from Vibrio infections linked to oysters harvested in the state. Reading time 3 minutes “Flesh-eating” bacteria are continuing to claim ...
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'Flesh-eating' bacteria Florida update: Vibrio vulnificus cases rise to 13. Here's where

Four people have died in Florida this year from Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. The FDOH reported that cases rose ...
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2 Telltale Signs That You Shouldn't Order Raw Oysters At A Restaurant (And One That Means You Should)

If you've never ordered oysters from a restaurant before, it can be tough to know if they're worth it or not. Here are some ...
USA Today

Rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know

Florida health officials reported that four people died and over a half dozen others were made sick this year by a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in saltwater, ...
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New 'flesh-eating' bacteria case pops up in Escambia County after woman almost loses leg

The Florida Department of Health reported one new Vibrio vulnificus, commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" bacteria, in Escambia County, bringing the total cases up to three. Another new case was ...