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· Saturday, August 8, 2026
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Vibrio vulnificus has caused at least 5 deaths and 4 hospitalizations in…

“Vibrio vulnificus has caused at least 5 deaths and 4 hospitalizations in Louisiana.”

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Multiple reports quoting the Louisiana Department of Health say Louisiana has had five Vibrio vulnificus deaths and a total of nine cases this year, with the remaining four patients hospitalized. The claim matches those reports.

Checked August 8, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops

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