Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
5 Louisiana residents infected with flesh-eating bacteria in 2026 have died.
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5 Louisiana residents infected with flesh-eating bacteria in 2026 have died. Over the past 10 years, Louisiana has averaged seven cases of Vibrio vulnificus per year and one fatality, the health department said. A 3D illustration shows a detailed microscopic view of the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium.
Furthermore, Infections can occur when an open wound is exposed to brackish or salt water, or if a person consumes undercooked seafood, particularly oysters. To avoid infection, the Louisiana Health Department advises the public to stay out of salt or brackish water, which are areas where saltwater and freshwater mix. Patients with underlying health conditions like HIV, cancer, thalassemia are at higher risk of severe or fatal infection.
In addition, Rising water temperatures caused by climate change are also contributing to the risk of Vibrio vulnificus infections in new regions, experts say.
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5 Louisiana residents infected with flesh-eating bacteria in 2026 have died.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesOver the past 10 years, Louisiana has averaged seven cases of Vibrio vulnificus per year and one fatality, the health department said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesA 3D illustration shows a detailed microscopic view of the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium.
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Infections can occur when an open wound is exposed to brackish or salt water, or if a person consumes undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.
according to New York Post — NewsTo avoid infection, the Louisiana Health Department advises the public to stay out of salt or brackish water, which are areas where saltwater and freshwater mix.
according to CBS News — LatestPatients with underlying health conditions like HIV, cancer, thalassemia are at higher risk of severe or fatal infection.
according to New York Post — NewsRising water temperatures caused by climate change are also contributing to the risk of Vibrio vulnificus infections in new regions, experts say.
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