Five Deaths Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Louisiana This Year
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Five Deaths Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Louisiana This Year

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Louisiana health officials are warning residents of a heightened risk of infection from *Vibrio vulnificus*, a bacterium that can cause flesh-eating disease, following five deaths reported in the state this year. The number of cases and fatalities is currently outpacing the ten-year average. Officials urge caution for individuals who come into contact with saltwater or raw seafood.

The Louisiana Department of Health is advising beachgoers and those handling seafood to take precautions against infection. *Vibrio vulnificus* can enter the body through open wounds exposed to warm, brackish water or by consuming contaminated shellfish. Symptoms include blistering skin lesions, fever, and sepsis. While not all infections are fatal, they can rapidly progress and require intensive care. No right-leaning sources reported on the story beyond The Washington Times.

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