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Flesh-eating bacteria kills 5 in Louisiana

Five people in Louisiana have died this year after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria live in coastal waters and can infect people through open wounds or when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more details.
Sep 19, 2025 (04:08)
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