Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say

3 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since August 06, 2026

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06:00 PM 1 source: Yahoo
2nd person dies in Florida from 'flesh-eating' bacteria found in oysters and swimming water: How to reduce your risk of a Vibrio vulnificus infection
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06:30 PM 1 source: NOLA.com
5 dead, 4 hospitalized from Vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal Louisiana waters
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08:30 PM 1 source: CBS News
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say