Climate change is turning seas into a breeding ground for a deadly pathogen, making vigilance a survival skill.
Flesh-eating bacteria spread in warming seas – how to stay safe
Rising sea temperatures are expanding the habitat of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters. Infections, often from seafood or open wounds, can be fatal. Health officials urge precautions, especially for vulnerable populations, as climate change accelerates the threat worldwide.
Source: Flesh-eating bacteria spread in warming seas – how to stay safe — The Conversation
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