A flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is spreading across several southeastern coastal states, causing multiple deaths and illnesses. North Carolina reported 59 infections with one death in 2025. Florida has 13 cases with eight deaths. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas also report infections, with Louisiana confirming 17 cases and four deaths. Health officials urge caution, especially around saltwater exposure.
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