Recent outbreaks of 'flesh-eating bacteria' worldwide

Euronews reports that recent outbreaks of flesh-eating bacteria are killing hundreds globally. The culprits — Vibrio vulnificus and Group A streptococcus — are spreading with new intensity, particularly in the Mediterranean. Vibrio has been a silent killer for decades, but warming Mediterranean seas are now accelerating its reach. Health authorities are closely tracking both pathogens as cases climb.

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