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fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

Deadly flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters: Vibrio cases decline; danger persists

In 2021, Florida reported four deaths and 11 confirmed cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a decrease from the previous year's spike due to Hurricane Helene.
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fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Man's heart stopped after common bacterium caused ultra-rare infection

"Doctors saw 'vegetation' on both his aortic valve and mitral valve. Vegetations are clumps or masses that often build up from an infection, generally containing a bundle of proteins, platelets, and infecting germs stuck together."
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