Hurricane Isaias could increase the risk of rare but potentially deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections, sometimes called "flesh ...

Hurricane Isaias could trigger a spike in 'flesh eating' bacteria. Experts urge residents to avoid floodwaters if possible.

Floodwater can raise Vibrio risk. Learn how to protect wounds, avoid exposure and recognize symptoms that need immediate, ...

The virulent bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has sickened 23 people across Florida as experts warn against eating raw oysters and ...

Florida reports its fifth death from Vibrio vulnificus, sparking alerts over raw shellfish and coastal water infections.

Two U.S. brain-eating amoeba cases were reported this summer as officials warn about a rare but deadly infection.

Authorities in Florida this week confirmed another death from a rare type of “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm coastal waters. In 2026, four deaths were linked to the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium, ...

State records show the latest death was reported in Broward County. The previous three occurred in Palm Beach, Marion, and Bay counties. So far in 2026, the Florida Department of Health has reported ...

A fourth person has died in Florida this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as a "flesh-eating' bacteria, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. The latest ...

A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said. The death was included Thursday in the ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said. The death was ...