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Man Contracts Rare Seal Finger from Bear

Man Contracts Rare Seal Finger from Bear

Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

February 27, 20261m 17s

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A rare case of seal finger bacteria, typically found in seals, infects an Alaskan hunter after skinning a bear. This marks the first known instance of seal finger from a non-seal animal, challenging medical norms. The patient recovers after antibiotics and surgery, while experts advise hunters to take precautions when handling potentially infected animals.

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