Headline
CDC warns of deadly bacteria with 50% fatality rate that has been declared endemic to the US Gulf Coast

Globally, about 160,000 cases are reported annually, with 80,000 deaths.

Except the real story is this. 3 people diagnosed....all recovered.
and
"However, most of those people infected with the bacteria don’t show symptoms and develop antibodies against it, meaning many more people are likely infected".

So where's 50% come from?
"Globally, about 160,000 cases are reported annually, with 80,000 deaths."

The disease is largely from tropical countries so diagnosis and treatment is from those who get really sick. Most people who get it don't even get sick and develop immunity.

ScottW

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