Health officials expect rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections. Here’s how to stay safe this summer

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and is fatal for 1 in 5 people ...

Rare, flesh-eating bacteria found in Florida including Miami-Dade, state health officials say

Health officials in Florida have confirmed five cases of a rare, flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2026, including one case ...
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5 cases of rare flesh-eating bacteria, including in Palm Beach County, so far this year

Florida health officials have confirmed five cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially deadly bacteria often ...

Rare, flesh-eating bacteria found in Miami-Dade. How can you protect yourself?

State health officials said Vibrio vulnificus, which is often called a “flesh-eating bacteria,” is usually found in warm, ...

5 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Confirmed in Florida as Surge of Infections Expected This Summer

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and cases are occurring earlier in the season than in previous years ...
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Hamptons Shellfish Scare: 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Spooks Buyers, Shuts Local Waters

Vibrio found in Sagaponack, Mecox and Georgica ponds; DEC closes shellfishing areas and trustees add monitoring.
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Flesh-eating bacteria case confirmed in Polk County, Florida health officials say

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — 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 ...

Officials warn of deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise across the East Coast

Health experts advise beachgoers to cover open wounds with waterproof bandages before entering coastal waters as cases emerge ...