Man hospitalized after contracting ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ near Annapolis

An Annapolis, Maryland, man is said to be recovering after contracting what’s commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria” earlier this month.

It’s believed he came in contact with bacteria called Aeromonas hydrophila when he cut himself on a bait trap that had been in waters that flow into the Chesapeake Bay, according to Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

It eventually landed him in the hospital, requiring surgery and antibiotics to save his leg…

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