Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio vulnificus, the flesh-eating bacteria, poses a growing threat in Florida, with rising fatalities and infections linked to hurricane floodwaters and beach warnings.

Florida Reports Fifth Death from Rare 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria in 2026

Published on 10/4/2026

Deaths Surge in Florida and Louisiana Due to Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Published on 9/26/2026

Bacteria Known as "Flesh-Eating" Claims Fourth Life in Florida, Reports 21 Cases in 2026

Published on 9/16/2026

Florida Reports Second Fatality of the Year from Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Published on 8/10/2026

Florida Records First Flesh-Eating Bacteria Fatality of 2026

Published on 7/24/2026

Health Warnings Issued for Florida Beaches Due to Fecal Bacteria Concerns

Published on 9/1/2025

Florida Issues Warning Over Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Five Deaths and 23 Infections Reported This Year

Published on 8/29/2025

Four Fatalities Linked to "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" in Florida Counties This Year

Published on 7/22/2025

Active Tuberculosis Case Identified at Fort Lauderdale High School

Published on 5/3/2025

Rising Threat in Florida: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Surge After Hurricanes

Published on 10/20/2024

Florida Warns of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Threat in Hurricane Floodwaters

Published on 10/8/2024