Flesh-eating bacteria spreading along East Coast poses serious health risk
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A dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is spreading through East Coast waters, including Long Island. The bacteria can cause severe infections with a 20% fatality rate in people and dogs within 48 hours. If you swim or wade in affected waters, watch for open wounds that develop rapidly or unusual redness around cuts.
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