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Doctors warn swimmers about risk of flesh-eating bacteria in Houston-area beaches, lakes, and ponds

Doctors warn swimmers about risk of flesh-eating bacteria in Houston-area beaches, lakes, and ponds
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As Texans head to the beach and lakes this summer, health experts are urging swimmers to take extra precautions against a rare but potentially life-threatening infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria.Doctors say one of the most important ways to protect yourself is to avoid swimming if you have...

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