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Flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Lee County has reported 26 flesh-eating bacteria cases since Hurricane Ian. Despite concerns, wound infections with vibrio are not common or contagious.
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Why is flesh-eating bacteria on the rise? Some point to climate change
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Why is flesh-eating bacteria on the rise? Some point to climate change

If it seems like you're seeing more reports about flesh-eating bacteria, you actually are. The number of cases is up, though only slightly.

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