Health experts have issued a warning about a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria present in bodies of water in parts of New York, potentially leading to death within 48 hours for those infected. Dr. Christopher Gobler, an ecologist at Stony Brook University, revealed that his team identified “vibrio vulnificus hotspots” in several ponds on Long Island. Individuals affected by this bacteria could face a 20% fatality risk within two days, emphasizing the urgent need for caution.
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