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Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTBC , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more specific information about this infection and the reported death, readers can refer to the original report from the Florida Department of Health, as reported by FOX 7 Austin.
A rare infection has resulted in a death in Florida. The infection is caused by flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. Details about the infection are available from the Florida Department of Health.
According to their information, most people contract Vibrio vulnificus through consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish. For more specific information about this infection and the reported death, readers can refer to the original report from the Florida Department of Health, as reported by FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A rare infection has resulted in a death in Florida. The infection is caused by flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. Details about the infection are available from the Florida Department…
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