Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria

6 Florida counties saw ‘unusual increase’ in flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes: health officials
Florida health officials noted that six Tampa Bay area counties saw an "unusual increase" in cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, attributed to floodwaters from back-to-back hurricanes.
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Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, linked to post-hurricane flooding
As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly bacteria.
‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Surge in Florida Floodwaters After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection.
Florida Faces Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak After Hurricane with 13 Dead and Rising Cases
A surge in Vibrio vulnificus cases in Florida is linked to post-hurricane flooding, with 76 infections and 13 deaths reported this year.
Rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases follows Florida's hurricane trio
An increase in the number of Vibrio vulnificus cases this year was to be expected as the infection can be contracted through exposure of open wounds to saltwater, which is common after hurricanes.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on rise, at near-record level after Hurricane Milton in Florida
Lee County has 5 cases of flesh-eating disease and Collier County has 1 case; statewide stands at 74 and 13 deaths
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections​.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in Florida after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
People in coastal areas of Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes have something else to worry about — flesh-eating bacteria.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
Florida has seen a surge of flesh-eating bacteria cases in recent weeks after parts of the state were inundated with heavy rain and flooding due to back-to-back hurricanes, according to state health department data.
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
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