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The increase is driven by a rise in cases in Lee County, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian after the storm made landfall in September.
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Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian

The increase is driven by a rise in cases in Lee County, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian after the storm made landfall in September.

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