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Palm Beach County records Florida's first 2026 death from 'flesh-eating' bacteria
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information is available from local news sources, including CBS12.
In Palm Beach County, a death has occurred due to a serious bacterial infection. This bacterium is known to be present in certain environments. Further information is available from local news sources, including CBS12.
Details about the incident are being reported by this outlet. The bacterium in question is associated with warm water and certain types of seafood, but specific circumstances surrounding the death are not described here. For more information, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Palm Beach County, a death has occurred due to a serious bacterial infection. This bacterium is known to be present in certain environments. Further information is available from local news…
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