‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Cases Identified Along the Gulf Coast. How to Stay Safe
Nearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus, known as a “flesh-eating” bacteria, have occurred in parts of Florida and Louisiana. Two people are dead. bactpadamkaz/E+/Getty Images At least 23 cases of a “flesh-eating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, have been reported along the Gulf Coast in parts of Florida and Louisiana. A total of 7 people have died after developing the infection. While the…
Nearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria, have been reported along the Gulf Coast in Florida and Louisiana, with a total of seven fatalities. While the illness is often mild, it can be fatal for individuals with weakened immune systems. The bacteria typically thrive in warm, brackish coastal waters and can enter the body through open wounds or consumption of raw or undercooked seafood. Cases are more common in May and October when the water is warmer.
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