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August 19, 2016

Detroit boy loses leg after contracting flesh-eating bacteria

A 12-year-old Michigan boy is battling illness after being infected by flesh-eating bacteria that caused him to lose most of his left leg.

June 27, 2016

Second Texas man at risk of losing leg to flesh-eating bacteria

Less than a week after a Texas man was forced to have his leg amputated after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria, another resident is fighting for his life.

June 1, 2016

New Orleans woman contracts flesh-eating bacteria while fishing

While fishing in the Gulf of Mexico in mid-May, a New Orleans woman contracted flesh-eating bacteria.

October 28, 2015

California woman, 21, killed by brain-eating amoeba

It started with a headache about two weeks ago.

October 28, 2015

Former Marine fights for life against flesh-eating bacteria

A Georgia mother of two and former Marine is currently fighting for her life against a flesh-eating bacteria as doctors warn she may lose multiple limbs.

October 28, 2015

Former Marine battling flesh-eating bacteria undergoes amputations

A Georgia mother of two and former Marine battling flesh-eating bacteria has undergone surgery to remove her feet and one hand.

October 28, 2015

Former Marine who contracted flesh-eating bacteria on the mend

In her first public appearance since contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria in May, former Marine Cindy Martinez, 35, told supporters she’s on the way to recovery.

October 28, 2015

Beware plant that can cause blindness, Michigan health officials say

Health officials in Michigan have identified a dangerous plant that can cause painful bruises, burns and blindness, WWMT.com reported.

October 27, 2015

Man dies from brain-eating amoeba in Oklahoma lake

An Oklahoma man has died after contracting a waterborne disease while swimming in a local lake, the Oklahoma State Department of Health told OKCFox.com. 

October 27, 2015

Researchers create test to detect every virus that infects people, animals

Researchers say they have created a test to detect any virus that infects people and animals, eliminating the need for doctors to perform multiple tests before confirming a diagnosis.