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flag Man hospitalized in NC after "flesh-eating" bacteria infection from minor leg cut in brackish water.

flag A man in North Carolina is hospitalized after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria, from a small leg cut. flag This bacterium thrives in warm, brackish waters and can cause severe infections, especially in those with compromised immune systems. flag North Carolina has reported 59 cases and one death this year, with climate change and heavy rainfall contributing to the rise. flag Health officials advise avoiding contact with salt or brackish water with open wounds, thoroughly cooking shellfish, and seeking urgent medical help if signs of infection appear.

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