A deadly flesh-eating bacteria that killed a New Yorker is continuing to spread rapidly. Find out how it’s spreading and what you can do to stay safe.

Cases of a deadly, flesh-eating bacteria are growing.

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So far this summer, a flesh-eating bacteria has been linked to over 70 infections and at least nine deaths. All patients were hospitalized.

Cases are being reported in Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.

Most cases are from warm seawater getting into an open wound. The flesh-eating bacteria can also spread from uncooked seafood, particularly oysters.

About one in five people with this infection dies, sometimes within a day or two of becoming ill, officials warn. Those who don't die become very sick,

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