Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.
The Florida county that was devastated by Hurricane Ian last month has seen a surge in cases of flesh-eating bacteria illnesses and deaths.
The statement called on residents to "always be aware of the potential risks associated when exposing open wounds, cuts, or scratches on the skin to warm, brackish, or salt water". Collier County, just south of Lee County, has also recorded three confirmed cases that officials say are storm-related.Across Florida, there have been a record 11 confirmed deaths attributed to the bacterium this year, and a total of 65 cases,In 2021, 10 deaths were recorded and 34 cases in Florida. Seven deaths were attributed to the bacteria in 2020.
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