Concerns raised over flesh eating bacteria in Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – A flesh eating bacteria that is naturally found around this time of year has increased in cases compared to past years.

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that thrives in warm brackish and salt waters that you find in Louisiana.

KSLA’s Marvin Andrade spoke to an official with the Louisiana Department of Health, who tells us if we have anything to worry about here in Shreveport…

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