India, Aug. 10 -- This week, cases of a mysterious flesh eating bacteria started popping up from Louisiana, a coastal state in Southern US. Now local authorities have released an advisory for those heading to the beach, as this bacteria is more prevalent in seawater.

Louisiana Authorities Release Fresh Advisory for Beachgoers Amid Surging Outbreak of Flesh Eating Bacteria

Health officials in Louisiana have issued a fresh advisory for beachgoers, as cases of Vibrio Vulnifucus start to surge across the state.

"Seek medical care immediately if a wound exposed to brackish or salt water becomes red, swollen, painful, warm or discolored," officials said in the release. "Tell the health care provider about the water exposure." the advisory st...