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Flesh-eating bacteria, vibrio vulnificus, found in Long Island waters leave victims with 20% chance of dying in 48 hours. Aging cesspool and septic tank runoff contributing to favourable bacterial growth conditions.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 28, 2026 Source:Flesh-eating bacteria found in Long Island waters leave victims with 20% chance of dying in 48 hours
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CDC advisory for travellers and residents to be aware of a bacterium that thrives in warm oceans and brackish water. It can infect open sores and cuts and via improperly cooked contaminated food. Rate remains low but infections are catastrophic.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 27, 2023 Source:Flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself Reference:Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America
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Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is ‘global phenomenon’ — including in Canada
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 19, 2023 Source:Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is ‘global phenomenon’ — including in Canada
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New strain of invasive strep bacteria discovered
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 20, 2015 Source: New form of invasive flesh-eating bacteria strain found Reference: Emergence of a New Highly Successful Acapsular Group A Streptococcus Clade of Genotype emm89 in the United Kingdom
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What is "flesh-eating" disease?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 14, 2015 Source: Ottawa mom survives flesh-eating disease
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Two stories: Man dies from Necrotizing Fasciitis after a baseball injury and preliminary results of a spray-on treatment for venous leg ulcers
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 3, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Ottawa umpire dies of flesh-eating disease after being struck by foul ball ‘Spray-on Skin’ May Someday Heal Stubborn Leg Ulcers Reference: Chronic venous leg ulcers: the future of cell-based therapies