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Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters

Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters

Health officials in Massachusetts are warning the public about a potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters after a person was infected. The state’s Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday about Vibrio bacteria following what it called “an extremely rare case” of Vibrio vulnificus infection. Officials said the person was most likely exposed to it while at a beach …

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