Flesh-Eating Bacteria Leaves 8 Dead, 32 Sick in 2 States: Officials
Officials in Florida and Louisiana have reported dozens of cases of Vibrio vulnificus so far this year.
Health officials in several states said that a rare type of “flesh-eating bacteria” has left at least eight people dead and 32 sick across multiple Gulf Coast states.
The Louisiana Department of Health said late last week that 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus have been reported so far this year in the state, four of which were fatal. -- More...
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