HEALTHJul 2 · 18:02 UTCWGN9 CHICAGONick Smith and Taylor Delandro

Beachgoers warned of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4

Beachgoers are being warned about flesh-eating bacteria, which can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming raw oysters.

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