A Gulf Coast state is reporting an increase in deadly bacteria cases this summer.
Health officials in Louisiana say there have been 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus so far this year, and four have been… [+1361 chars]
Gulf Coast state reports rise in a rare but deadly bacteria infection - AL.com
Infections can come from swimming in warm coastal waters with open wounds or eating undercooked seafood.
By:Sarah Whites-Koditschek | swhites-koditschek@al.com
Source:AL.com
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