State health departments are reporting an increase in severe Vibrio vulnificus infections along the Gulf Coast in recent weeks with the highest concern currently centered around Louisiana, which has recorded 9 confirmed cases for the year so far. All 9 patients were hospitalized, and 5 have died. Louisiana normally averages about 7 cases and 1 death per year, so the case counts and deaths have prompted public warnings for consumers to stay out of the …
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