Flesh-eating bacteria cases on rise
health.wusf.usf.edu · 1d
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.
Des Moines Register · 1d
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
"After heavy rainfall and flooding, the concentration of these bacteria may rise, particularly in brackish and saltwater environments." The Tampa Bay area saw the largest increase of Vibrio vulnificus cases after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept.
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