Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak in Louisiana Kills Five

Louisiana has reported nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, resulting in five deaths so far in 2026. Other states like Maryland and Florida have also reported cases and fatalities.

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Louisiana Outbreak: 5 Dead Via Vibrio Vulnificus

So far in 2026, Louisiana has already had 9 cases of people being infected by Vibrio vulnificus, dubbed a flesh-eating bacteria. Maryland has had 29, and Florida 2 deaths

By Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak in Louisiana Kills Five

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