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Florida’s Vibrio vulnificus outbreak just got worse—fourth death this year, latest victim an elderly Broward County resident. This deadly bacteria, often from raw oysters, has hit 21 cases in Florida alone this year, with deadly spikes in 2022 and 2024. Hurricanes like Helene and Ian may be fueling the spread through floodwaters, especially for those with open wounds. While healthy people might brush it off, those with compromised immune systems face fever, shock, skin lesions—and even amputations. It’s not just Florida: Louisiana reports 15 cases, 6 deaths; Texas averages 33 cases yearly. Stay alert around seafood and flood zones—it could save your life.

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