Flesh-eating bacteria cases on rise

Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Infections Surge In Florida Following Hurricanes
Thirteen people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida this year, following a surge in cases linked to Hurricane Helene.
'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Rises To Record Levels After Florida Hurricanes
C​ases of Vibrio vulnificus doubled to record levels in the past month in Florida, on the heels of back-to-back hurricanes.
Rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases follows Florida's hurricane trio
An increase in the number of Vibrio vulnificus cases this year was to be expected as the infection can be contracted through exposure of open wounds to saltwater, which is common after hurricanes.
Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans.
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.
Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, linked to post-hurricane flooding
As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly bacteria.
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​.
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.
‘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 in Florida in Wake of Storms
Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on rise, at near-record level after Hurricane Milton in Florida
Lee County has 5 cases of flesh-eating disease and Collier County has 1 case; statewide stands at 74 and 13 deaths
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Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
TAMPA, Fla. - Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic ...
Vibrio cases hit record high in Florida, survivor urges caution
Cases of flesh eating bacteria on the rise after recent natural disasters.Vibrio vulnificus (prono: vib-ree-oh ...