Stories of survival from vibrio infection are a chilling warning as the fast-moving killer, a flesh-eating bacteria, becomes ...

The ominous strings of the Jaws theme may give you chills, but public health officials warn of a bigger beach threat: Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria in warm coastal waters.

Richard Empson stands on an artificial right leg after his battle with vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that shows ...

Imagine a tiny cut turning into a life-threatening ordeal. Along the coasts, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria is making this ...

In July 2015, a 75-year-old Mechanicsville man died after a cut from a catfish barb became infected with Vibrio vulnificus — often referred to as flesh-eating bacteria — at the Rappahannock ...

The bacteria, found off the coasts of Tel Aviv and Eilat, are known to cause illnesses in humans ranging from ...

These are the most risky foods, based on food safety data. But, it’s important to note that you can usually eat these foods ...

It was the German bacteriologist who discovered the bacteria that causes anthrax, septicaemia, tuberculosis and cholera, and his methods enabled others to identify many more important pathogens.

Armpits smell when your sweat comes into contact with the bacteria on your skin. Certain practices may help reduce body odor. Smelly armpits may make you self-conscious, even though most people ...