New flesh-eating bacteria case found in Marion County

A new case of flesh-eating bacteria has been reported in Marion County, the Florida Department of Health said.

The Florida Department of Health says its a case of Vibrio vulnificus, which is a bacteria commonly found in warm coastal waters.

It can infect people through open wounds or by consuming raw shellfish — especially oysters. State health officials say Florida has six cases this year, which is double the number of last year…

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