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Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself - theconversation.com

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself - theconversation.com

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but its a growing and potentially fatal threat to people in the U.S. and beyond. Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacter… [+5573 chars]

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