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Cases of flesh-eating bacteria on rise in North Carolina

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North Carolina reports 7 infections from flesh-eating bacteria

North Carolina reports 7 infections from Vibrio vulnificus and over 50 likely cases from other Vibrio strains.

7 cases of ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria, Vibrio Vulnificus reported in North Carolina this year

So far this year, the state reports 7 infections caused by vibrio vulnificus, often called flesh-eating bacteria, and more than 50 likely infections with other strains of vibrio bacteria.

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rare but rising: What you need to know heading to NC's coast

A serious bacterial infection has put a North Carolina man in an Outer Banks ICU, highlighting a growing concern over the flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

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People on alert: Outer Banks crews adapt as 'flesh-eating' bacteria risk grows

North Carolina is seeing an increase in Vibrio infections, with 59 cases and one death reported through July 31.

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Fisherman fighting flesh-eating bacteria infection as cases climb across the Southeast

A man has spent more than a week in a hospital on North Carolina’s Outer Banks after a small cut on his leg led to a ...

High alert in Outer Banks: 'flesh-eating' Vibrio cases surge in North Carolina

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the hardest-hit area of flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus. The city has reported ...

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