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'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Rises To Record Levels After Florida Hurricanes
Cases of Vibrio vulnificus doubled to record levels in the past month in Florida, on the heels of back-to-back hurricanes.
Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Infections Surge In Florida Following Hurricanes
Thirteen people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida this year, following a surge in cases linked to Hurricane Helene.
Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans.
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 rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
There have been 74 cases of
Vibrio
vulnificus in 2024, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health, equaling the record set in 2022 when Hurricane Ian and other devastating storms hit the state. Of this year's cases, the data also ...
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.
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.
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 following recent hurricanes
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.
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.
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Vibrio cases hit record high in Florida, survivor urges caution
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise after recent natural disasters.
Vibrio
Vulnificus occurs naturally in warm coastal waters. Its concentrations can rise with heavy rain and flooding.
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Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in Florida after back-to-back hurricanes
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting Florida in quick succession, health experts are warning consumers about the ...
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