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Vibrio Surge in Louisiana This Summer | Ottawa News
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Louisiana’s coast is facing a deadly surge in flesh-eating bacteria—vibrio vulnificus—with nine confirmed cases this summer and five deaths, far outpacing the usual seven cases and one fatality over the past decade. The bacteria thrive in warm coastal waters from May to October and infect through open wounds or raw seafood, especially oysters. High-risk groups include those with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, or weakened immunity. Health officials warn: keep wounds covered, avoid saltwater if injured, cook seafood thoroughly, and wash hands after handling raw shellfish. Florida is also seeing a spike—this isn’t just a local threat.
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