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Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, is on the rise along U.S. coasts due to warmer oceans from climate change. This ancient bug thrives in brackish waters and enters the body through open cuts or raw seafood. The Centers for Disease Control tracks around 150 wound cases yearly, with a fatality rate of 15-50%. Beachgoers and oystermen face risks, with vulnerable individuals at highest risk. University of Florida researchers are developing an early warning tool to predict high-risk counties a month ahead. As seas continue to heat, expect more encounters unless alerts and awareness are increased.

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