
More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination
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Florida reports eight deaths from Vibrio vulnificus flesh-eating bacterial infections across 11 counties, with 13 total cases confirmed by state health officials.
"People who have skin infections often have high fevers and intense pain, swelling and redness at the site of infection." "Antibiotics alone are not enough to calm the flesh-eating storm." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Last year, the state reported even higher numbers: 82 cases and 19 deaths.
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