3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
Summary
A third person has died in Florida from an infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria. This type of infection, known as Vibriosis, has caused at least two deaths every year in Florida since 2017.Key Facts
- Three people have died in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria infections so far.
- The bacteria cause a condition called Vibriosis.
- At least two deaths from Vibriosis are reported in Florida each year.
- Vibriosis is caused by bacteria that can infect wounds.
- Florida health officials track these infections regularly.
- The bacteria often live in warm seawater.
- People can get infected when open wounds contact contaminated water.
- Early treatment is important to prevent severe illness.
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