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Florida 17-year-old's minor scratch becomes emergency after swim exposes him to flesh-eating bacteria

Joziah Thompson, 17, is fighting for his life after contracting Vibrio vulnificus. The bacteria entered through a scrape on his lower left leg while he was swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida.

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New reports specify the infection site was a cut on Thompson's lower left leg.

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  1. Florida Teen Fights Life-Threatening Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infection

    Joziah Thompson, 17, is fighting for his life after contracting Vibrio vulnificus. The bacteria entered through a scrape on his lower left leg while he was swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida.

    What's confirmed:

    • Joziah Thompson is 17 years old.
    • Thompson contracted Vibrio vulnificus while swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida.
    • The bacteria entered through a minor scratch or scrape on his leg.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Thompson survived the infection.
    • Thompson faces the potential amputation of his limb.
    confidence 90%

  2. Florida Teen Fights for Life After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    Joziah Thompson, 17, was hospitalized after contracting Vibrio vulnificus while swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida. The infection entered through a minor scratch on his leg and became a life-threatening emergency within two days. He now faces the potential amputation of his limb.

    What's confirmed:

    • Joziah Thompson is 17 years old.
    • Thompson contracted Vibrio vulnificus after swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida.
    • The bacteria entered through a small scratch on the teen's leg.
    • The condition became a life-threatening emergency within two days of the swim.
    • Thompson is currently fighting for his life.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Thompson is facing potential amputation.
    confidence 95%