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Should people swim or play near the ocean outfalls?

Ocean outfall pipes on the Outer Banks have been found to have high concentrations of bacterial contamination during and after storm events.

Lizzie Stoner

Nov 175 min read

Three people contracted Vibrio infections in July from wound exposure to sound water on the Outer Banks. A look at recent Vibrio trends and a scientist’s plan of study

Three people across the Outer Banks contracted Vibrio infections from open wound exposures to sound water in July, including two people who were hospitalized, according to area health officials.

Corinne Saunders

Aug 136 min read

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Should people swim or play near the ocean outfalls?

Three people contracted Vibrio infections in July from wound exposure to sound water on the Outer Banks. A look at recent Vibrio trends and a scientist’s plan of study

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