In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in ...

Florida leads the nation in Vibrio vulnificus infections, though spikes in cases and deaths tend to coincide with major ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...

Florida is grappling with a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous bacteria thriving in warm coastal waters, ...

The bacteria is found in saltwater, brackish water and inside contaminated raw or undercooked seafood. It also lives ...

Infection can occur through consuming raw shellfish or exposure of open wounds to contaminated water. Planning to take a ...

Flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus killed four in Florida in 2025. Learn who’s at risk—those with liver disease, weak ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in Florida. What to know.

A University of Florida infectious disease expert is urging caution after four people died from a dangerous flesh-eating bacterium found in warm Florida waters, including two deaths reported in St.

Tennesseans planning on a Florida vacation before the start of school should be aware of a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria ...

The deadly cases were seen in counties spread around Florida’s extensive coastline. The bacteria Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm seawater.

Both Laird and the Florida Department of Health said it’s too early to determine if there’s been a measurable uptick in Vibrio-related infections since this year’s sargassum started washing ...