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3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sophia Fanning , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The bacteria is associated with Vibriosis, a condition that has caused at least two deaths per year in Florida since 2017. A third person has died from flesh-eating bacteria.
A third person has died from flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria is associated with Vibriosis, a condition that has caused at least two deaths per year in Florida since 2017.
This pattern of annual deaths suggests that Vibriosis is a recurring issue. Further details about the recent death and the condition are available from the source.
The source reports on the deaths caused by Vibriosis, providing information on the annual toll of the condition. For more information on the recent death and the context of Vibriosis in Florida, readers can consult the source.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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