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Infectious disease experts urge calm, advise avoiding raw seafood

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Society of Infectious Diseases has advised the public to avoid consuming raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters, and to prevent exposing wounds to potentially contaminated water. These measures help guard against Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as the “flesh-eating” bacteria.

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