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Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.
The Florida Department of health says 13 people in florida have now contracted vibrio vulnificus.3 people in northwest ...
The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...
The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw seafood.
The flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus is routeinly found in the swimming waters on New Jersey's shores. What you should know.
Florida is grappling with a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous bacteria thriving in warm coastal waters, ...
The Vibrio family of bacteria is well-known, and Kim said the most well-known is the cholera-causing Vibrio cholerae. But the vulnificus variety is also known as a flesh-eating bacteria.
Vibrio vulnificus cases have surged up to 74 following the widespread flooding from back-to-back hurricanes, matching the record set in 2022.
There have been 5 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections in Lee and Collier counties since hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted SW FL, FDOH reports.
Vibrio vulnificus, commonly referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria,” is less common globally but more deadly, and it’s becoming more pervasive in the U.S. Vibrio vulnificus kills an estimated ...
Flesh-eating bacteria still a killer but cases down in SW Florida compared to aftermath of Ian Statewide Vibrio vulnificus cases at 41 this year and nine deaths so far in 2023 ...