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Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots?
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Zach Kaplan , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points This expansion is a recent development, with scientists documenting the bacteria's spread to these new locations. Flesh-eating bacteria are expanding their reach to new areas.
Flesh-eating bacteria are expanding their reach to new areas. Scientists have observed the bacteria spreading to places that were previously too cold to support its survival. This expansion is a recent development, with scientists documenting the bacteria's spread to these new locations.
Further details about the expansion and its implications are available from the source. The bacteria's ability to thrive in cooler temperatures is a notable change from its traditional hotspots.
More information can be found through the original report, which provides additional context on the bacteria's spread and its effects on new regions.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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