Flesh-eating bacteria found in New York waters amid concerns over federal health program cuts
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By Stephanie Armour
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The article reports on emerging public health threats following deep cuts to federal health programs under the Trump administration. It highlights the discovery of flesh-eating bacteria (Vibrio vulnificus) in coastal waters off Long Island, New York, with infections also reported in Florida and Mississippi. The bacteria kills about 1 in 5 infected people, sometimes within days. The piece connects these localized health risks to broader concerns about weakened federal health agency capacity to detect, track, and respond to disease outbreaks following budget and staffing cuts.
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bskyFlesh-eating bacteria found in New York waters amid concerns over federal health program cutscbsnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAbout 1 in 5 people infected by the bacteria die, sometimes within a day or two of becoming ill, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas.
Eight people in Florida have been infected this year, and Mississippi health officials in June urged people to take precautions.
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