Multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been reported in Florida. But what exactly is that and do locals and tourists need to be concerned? “Infections with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria are common during the months of May through October when the water is warmer. They tend to thrive and multiply during that time, especially after hurricanes, or if there’s been storms, …
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‘Horrific’ Flesh-Eating Parasite Headed to U.S.
NEED TO KNOW A “horrific” flesh-eating parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, is migrating north from South America The New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs on or near a wound; Its larva burrows into the flesh and eats the host “from the inside out” The only way to stop the flies is …
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Image credits: Getty Images The warm temperatures of the summer are perfect breeding climates for a variety of bacteria that thrive in increasing temperatures. These developed and quickly rising bacteria are strong enough to battle the immune system and lead to severe health problems, including death.In 2025, a rare flesh-eating bacteria led to the death of four people in Florida. …
Read More »4 people have died from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida: Who is at risk?
Four people have died from a flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters, according to the state’s health department. Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that normally lives in warm, brackish seawater and is found in higher numbers from May to October because of higher water temperatures. Infections from the bacteria were reported in 11 Florida counties this year, while the deaths occurred …
Read More »Thinking of heading to Florida? Flesh-eating bacteria has been found in these counties
Tennesseans planning on squeezing in a last-minute vacation to Florida before the start of school should be aware of a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. Florida health officials announced on July 11 that four people had died and at least seven others were made sick due to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that seems to be plentiful in the …
Read More »Four people have died from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida. Who is at risk?
Four people in Florida have died this year from bacterial infections that can cause “flesh-eating” wounds, the state’s health department reported this month. The culprit, the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater. The deadly cases were seen in counties spread around Florida’s extensive coastline, from Bay County in the Panhandle and Hillsborough County, where Tampa is located, on the …
Read More »Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know
Florida health officials reported that four people died and over a half dozen others were made sick this year by a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in saltwater, brackish water and inside contaminated raw or undercooked seafood, led to four deaths in four counties across the state and made at least seven people ill, the state’s Department …
Read More »Here’s who’s at-risk after four die from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
Four people in Florida have died this year from bacterial infections that can cause “flesh-eating” wounds, the state’s health department reported this month. The culprit, the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater. The deadly cases were seen in counties spread around Florida’s extensive coastline, from Bay County in the Panhandle and Hillsborough County, where Tampa is located, on the …
Read More »Is There a 2025 Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida
The bacteria has sickened people across four counties. Source: Unsplash+ Florida residents are reeling after 11 people were reportedly sickened by a flesh-eating bacteria. Of those, several have already lost their lives, while others have gotten quite ill. The state hasn’t released any information on where the bacteria were found yet, but they have confirmed which regions have reported positive …
Read More »Experts warn against dangerous flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
Expand Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Flesh-eating bacteria has killed four people in Florida, including one person in Broward County, according to the Florida Department of Health. Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida Several years ago, relatives of William Pledger …
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