Infections from a bacteria have been reported in coastal waters. This has prompted health officials to issue warnings to people visiting beaches. The bacteria can cause severe illness.

Details about the infections are available from the state health department in Louisiana. They have reported multiple cases this year. All of the people infected were hospitalized.

Further information can be found through official news releases from Louisiana's health department. They have confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating bacteria in coastal waters, leading to a surge in infections during the summer season.