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  • RARE BACTERIAL OUTBREAK KILLS 18, INFECTS 26 OTHERS IN WISCONSIN

    03/04/2016 5:28:14 PM PST · by Extremely Extreme Extremist · 25 replies
    ABC 7 CHICAGO ^ | 04 MARCH 2016 | GILLIAN MOHNEY
    A deadly bacterial outbreak is being investigated in Wisconsin with at least 44 reported cases, killing 18 people, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The rare infection results from a naturally occurring bacteria called Elizabethkingia anophelis, which are found in soil, fresh water and reservoirs, health officials said. Symptoms include fever, shortness of breath, chills or redness on the skin. The outbreak has primarily affected people over the age of 65 and everyone infected had a history of at least one serious underlying health condition, according to the Department of Health Services. State and federal health officials said...