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Flesh-eating bacteria found beyond Gulf Coast as infections spread north
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August 11, 2026
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5:00Now PlayingInfectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner warns that Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacteria found in warm brackish water, is appearing farther up the East Coast. Schaffner joined "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to explain how infections occur through cuts and wounds, who faces the highest risk and the warning signs that should prompt immediate medical attention.
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