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Two more people have died of vibriosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, as cases skyrocket in Louisiana

This year in Louisiana, six people have died and 34 have been infected by the “prolific” bacteria, health officials say

Humans get infected by the bacteria, which thrive in brackish water, by eating tainted shellfish or swimming in coastal waters with an open wound

Two more people in Louisiana have died after eating oysters tainted with the flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus.

The two fatalities bring the total number of people who have died so far this year from the bacteria to 6, health officials confirmed to WBRZ . The outlet reports that 14 more people were infected, bringing the number of people impacted by the virulent bacteria to 3

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