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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.

Louisiana reports 5 deaths, 9 cases of flesh-eating bacteria

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.