The term “flesh-eating bacteria” refers to bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis that destroys the soft tissue, ...

At least eight people along the Gulf Coast have died and 22 others have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria.

The U.S. is seeing a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria found in warm coastal waters ...

Vibrio vulnificus tends to cause infection in summer months. This year, some states are reporting higher-than-usual numbers.

Another person has died from a "flesh eating" bacterial infection in Bay County, bringing the death toll up to two. State toll climbs to five.

Another person in Bay County has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection, the Florida Department of Health said, bringing the ...

Vibrio vulnificus is so hot right now… because it's so hot right now. According to a warning released by the Louisiana ...

Health officials in Louisiana have reported 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections in 2025. All the cases required hospitalization and four resulted in death. The state has seen an average ...

This summer, a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus has raised alarms along the Gulf Coast, causing severe infections and even deaths. Health officials are warning people to stay cautious as ...

There have been five deaths in Florida attributed to the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria this year. Since mid-July, the state has ...