HARWICH – Health officials say that risk is low but residents should be aware of vibrio bacteria infection, or so-called ‘flesh eating bacteria’ after a case was reported on Cape.
Local and state health officials confirmed on Friday a rare case of Vibrio vulnificus infection happened to someone swimming at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth.
Outer Cape Health Services Doctor Marie Constant says even a minor cut exposed to saltwater can lead to infection, but it is more likely and more of a danger for those with existing health conditions.
The bacteria has historically been more common around the Gulf Coast but warming waters have brought it north.
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