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.
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.
Hurricanes appear to be flooding SWFL beaches with 'flesh-eating bacteria'
A range of peer-reviewed academic papers are reporting Vibrio vulnificus is prevalent on Southwest Florida beaches due to climate change, warming oceans and its endemic population.
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 cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down.
Are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hurricane’s Helene’s Parting Gift?
If hurricanes weren’t bringing enough misery, Florida’s warm, brackish waters are serving up “flesh-eating” bacteria. When storm surge meets seawater teeming with bacteria, disaster seems to breed, more disaster.
‘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.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to state health department data.
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 in Florida rise after back-to-back hurricanes
Florida health officials warned residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters because of the rising number of cases involving a flesh-eating, life-threatening bacteria.
Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Florida is grappling with an explosion of flesh-eating bacteria after being battered by back-to-back hurricanes in recent weeks, with cases spiking to never-before-seen levels. The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans,
Another awful result of Hurricane Helene, Milton flooding: Flesh-eating bacteria cases surge
Vibrio vulnificus cases have surged up to 74 following the widespread flooding from back-to-back hurricanes, matching the ...
Health Alert: Pink Cocaine, E. Coli, Listeria and Vibrio Vulnificus
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