Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
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As the climate changes, the ocean is also changing. And that’s putting our health at risk.
Recent reports describe people dying from infections caused by flesh-eating bacteria. But that doesn’t that mean you can’t still enjoy time at the beach frolicking in warm water.
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Assistant professor, Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Université Laval
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