While only about 150 to 200 cases ofV.
U.S. Faces Critical IV Fluid Shortage
ThoughV.
vulnificusremains a rare occurrence, about one in five die from these infections.

Floodwaters seen in the city of St. Augustine caused by Hurricane Milton.© elpo11o via Getty
And evidence has been building that its becoming a more common problem.
People with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to serious infections fromV.
But anyone with open wounds or cuts should have a go at avoid getting into salt or brackish waters.

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