North Carolina recorded more than 100 cases of Vibrio bacteria in 2025, including one death. The bacteria, found in salt and brackish water, can cause flesh-eating infections and thrives as coastal waters warm.
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FULL STORY: Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Here’s what to know
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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM with the headline “Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Latest updates.”
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