Florida has reported 31 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year, resulting in five deaths. The bacteria thrives in warm, brackish seawater and can infect humans ...

The Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria — this time in Polk County. 10 Tampa Bay News reached out to the FLDOH to get clarity over how and where the case ...

Florida has reported 33 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year. Five deaths from the infection have been recorded in the state in 2025. The bacteria is found in warm, ...

Deadly flesh-eating bacteria: What you need to know about Vibrio vulnificus Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida. Here’s what you need ...

MIAMI — A 77-year-old former Charleroi resident was infected by flesh-eating bacteria and died nearly two weeks after she fell and scraped her leg while walking on a Florida beach, her family said ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) fear a pathogen could be breeding amid the rising levels of seaweed known as sargassum found washing up on some Florida beaches.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Florida Department of Health has reported another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the horrific infection also called "flesh-eating" ...

Case of 'Flesh-eating bacteria' reported in Polk County, Florida Department of Health say A case of the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria" was reported in Polk County by health officials. This takes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the horrific infection also called "flesh-eating" bacteria, has been reported in Florida ...