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Name: The Danger Of ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria After Storms
Uploaded: 2024-09-30T13:39:18.000-04:00
Duration: 31 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Cases of vibrio vulnificus, also known as “flesh-eating” bacteria, can spike after a storm or hurricane. The bacteria thrives in warm brackish water, including storm surge. While cases are still rare, they can be deadly. Here’s what to know.

April 14, 2021

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