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HealthHealth officials urge Gulf Coast beachgoers to guard against deadly bacterial infections

Health officials in Louisiana are warning people who visit beaches to take precautions. The advisory comes amid a summertime increase in infections caused by a flesh-eating bacterium. Beachgoers along the Gulf Coast are being urged to act carefully while the surge continues. Officials characterize the infections as deadly, underscoring the need for visitors to protect themselves.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-10 03:00Original

Health officials urge Gulf Coast beachgoers to guard against deadly bacterial infections
Health officials urge Gulf Coast beachgoers to guard against deadly bacterial infectionsHealth