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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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In recent weeks, Florida has experienced a spike in Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infection cases since the widespread flooding and heavy rains in the aftermath of 2 major hurricanes, as reported by the state’s health department. This year, there have already been 74 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections, similar to the number cases reported in 2022, when Hurricane Ian and other major storms hit the state. The latest data also shows 13 deaths attributed to Vibrio …
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