Flesh Eating Bacteria Death Toll At 4 People, 22 Hospitalized, Does It Actually Eat Your Flesh?

Flesh Eating Bacteria Death Toll At 4 People, 22 Hospitalized, Does It Actually Eat Your Flesh?

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Updated Sep 2, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST

SummaryFlesh eating bacteria cases have been rising in the US and a few days ago it culminated in the death of 2 more individuals. Health officials are warning people to steer clear of unidentified waterbodies as well as try to keep open wounds clean. However, a few questions like ‘do they eat your flesh?’ remain.

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