Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Latest updates

North Carolina recorded more than 100 cases of Vibrio bacteria in 2025, including one death. The bacteria, found in salt and brackish water, can cause flesh-eating infections and thrives as coastal waters warm.

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