Florida officials report record number of infections caused by 'flesh-eating' bacteria after Hurricane Ian
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Southern Florida officials are warning the public to take precautions as Vibrio vulnificus infections have spiked in the state following the impact of Hurricane Ian.
The bacteria typically grow faster in warmer months and sewage spills in coastal waters caused by Hurricane Ian may increase levels. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital.
According to the department, there are currently 65 confirmed cases and 11 deaths from the rare bacterium, with an asterisk noting there is an "abnormal increase due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian."
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