Health officials are warning beach-goers of harmful bacteria found in several Gulf Coast states.
The bacteria can cause disease, infections and rashes.
The states affected include Alabama Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Texas.
Louisiana beach advisories: http://dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/288
Mississippi beach advisories: http://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/
Texas beach advisories: https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/#loc=4
Alabama beach advisories: http://www.adem.state.al.us/programs/coastal/beachMonitoring.cnt
Florida beach advisories: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/
[H/T: WSMV.com]