TAMPA, Fla. — The number of people who have died from flesh-eating bacteria rose to five and the number of cases also increased to 16, according to health department data. The cases span Florida, and ...

Two deaths from Vibrio vulnificus have been reported in Bay County, Florida, bringing the state total to five in 2025. Florida has seen a total of 16 Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2025, with infections ...

In the wake of multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some people may be wondering what they can do to protect themselves while on vacation or just enjoying a day at the local swimming ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Vibrio infections are on the rise in some coastal states, such as Florida and Louisiana. It’s a bacteria that primarily affects the gastrointestinal system, but can also ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Within just three weeks, four more cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been reported in Florida. According to the most recent data from the state's Department of Health, there ...

Dear Doctors: We live in Florida, and we keep seeing on the news about people dying from flesh-eating bacteria you can get when you go swimming. It seems like it’s happening a lot more often than it ...

Four more cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection have been reported in Florida, the state Department of Health said. Five people have died from the infection in Florida so far this year. Lousiana has ...

Florida reports three new cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bringing the total to 23 cases and five deaths in 2025. Vibrio vulnificus, known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, thrives in warm brackish water and ...

Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or "flesh-eating" bacteria, and five deaths so far in 2025. The bacteria is found in warm, brackish seawater and can infect people through open ...

Florida has reported 29 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year. The bacterial infection has resulted in five deaths across the state in 2025. Vibrio ...

Florida has seen 20 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm seawater, resulting in five deaths as of August 21, 2025. Infection occurs through consuming raw seafood or exposing open ...