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Keeping safe from flesh-eating bacteria

The story of the young Georgia women who lost parts of four limbs to flesh-eating bacteria has made headlines around the world and has led to increased concern about this mysterious and dangerous condition.

Tags: National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation, Chesapeake Bay, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Paula Wolfson, flesh-eating bacteria

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Parents read lips of woman battling flesh-eating disease (VIDEO)

The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection say they've learned to read lips and are now able to communicate with their daughter.

Tags: Aimee Copeland,

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