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Louisiana reports 5 deaths, 9 cases of flesh-eating bacteria
As the summer season continues to bring people to the beach, the Louisiana Health Department warns to take precautions against a potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Officials confirmed nine cases this year and five deaths.
TL;DR
- Louisiana Health Department warns of flesh-eating bacteria.
- Bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
- Nine cases confirmed this year.
- Five deaths reported.
- Precautions advised for beachgoers.