vibrio

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There is growing concern in Sweden about an increase in dangerous 'flesh-eating' bacterial infections linked to the Vibrio genus.

Health authorities and media are warning about a rise in infections caused by Vibrio bacteria, often referred to as 'flesh-eating' bacteria, which are spreading in the Mediterranean Sea and have reached Swedish waters. These bacteria pose serious health risks, potentially causing fatal infections especially in vulnerable individuals.