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 ...

Four deaths and 11 cases have been reported statewide this year, according to the Florida Department of Health.

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

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

The flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus is routeinly found in the swimming waters on New Jersey's shores. What you should know.

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

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

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

Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, including one in Bay ...

Vibrio bacteria could be in Florida sargassum seaweed. How to prevent getting an infection. Brandon Girod, Pensacola News Journal. Wed, May 31, 2023 at 5:59 PM UTC. 7 min read.

Since 2016, Florida has recorded 448 cases and 100 deaths tied to the bacteria. The 2025 deaths have been reported in Bay, ...