Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria
‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Surge in Florida Floodwaters After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down.
Florida Faces Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak After Hurricane with 13 Dead and Rising Cases
A surge in Vibrio vulnificus cases in Florida is linked to post-hurricane flooding, with 76 infections and 13 deaths reported this year.
Hurricanes appear to be flooding SWFL beaches with 'flesh-eating bacteria'
It's actually called Vibrio vulnificus, and a range of peer-reviewed academic papers are reporting the infectious and deadly bacteria is prevalent on Southwest Florida beaches due to climate change, warming oceans and its endemic population.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections​.
Pinellas County man recovering after near-death experience with flesh-eating bacteria
A Pinellas County man is sharing his near death experience after contracting Vibrio Vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria. This comes as the Florida Department of Health is warning people to avoid floodwaters,
Pinellas County man shares story of near death experience after contracting flesh-eating bacteria
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to state health department data.
6 Florida counties saw ‘unusual increase’ in flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes
Florida health officials noted that six Tampa Bay area counties saw an "unusual increase" in cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, attributed to floodwaters from back-to-back hurricanes.
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ravaging Florida in Aftermath of Devastating Hurricanes
A deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Florida, fueled by the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
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