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Woman Loses All Four Limbs After Consuming Contaminated Tilapia

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A 40-year-old woman from California, Laura Barajas, had to undergo a drastic surgical procedure that resulted in the amputation of all her limbs. This unfortunate incident occurred after she consumed tilapia, a type of fish, which was tainted with a lethal strain of bacteria. According to her friends, Barajas had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to the surgery. Barajas’ friend, Anna Messina, shared with the media that the incident has been a heavy burden …

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Dangerous flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise after Hurricane Ian

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Flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising in Florida after Hurricane Ian – The Washington Post There has been an increase in infections caused by a rare flesh-eating bacteria in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian, in part due to catastrophic flooding caused by the storm. The Florida Department of Health reports 65 cases and 11 deaths caused by Vibrio vulnificus infection in the state as of Friday, up from 34 cases and 10 deaths reported …

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