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Flesh-eating bacteria kills 4; what is Vibrio vulnificus

WHIO TV Four people in Florida have died after they contracted flesh-eating bacteria this year, according to the state’s health department. The agency said there was one fatal case in each of the following counties: Bay County, Broward County, Hillsborough County, and St. John’s County.

Overall, there have been 11 cases in the state this year, according to the most recent data.

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