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Travel Warning: Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills at Least 7 in Two States

Health officials urge caution in warm coastal waters after a deadly outbreak of a rare bacterial infection.

Published Aug 13, 2026, 2:43 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Health officials are warning the public to stay alert in warm, coastal waters after a rare, flesh-eating bacterial infection killed at least seven people across two states.