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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Real and This Is How It Works

Each year, we hear stories about new (and old) cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but what exactly is this invasive infection and how is it contracted? Let’s flesh it out.

Published on 1/14/2020 at 7:04 AM

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Real and This Is How It Works

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Real and This Is How It Works

Each year, we hear stories about new (and old) cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but what exactly is this invasive infection and how is it contracted? Let’s flesh it out.