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Vibrio season is here: How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?
Vibrio season has begun, with infections potentially leading to necrotizing fasciitis, a severe bacterial infection known as 'flesh-eating' disease. Severe cases may require intensive care or limb amputation.
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