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Deaths Rising From Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Panama City News-Herald on … · 25m

'Flesh-eating' bacteria claims second Bay County victim in 2025; fifth across Florida

A 78-year-old man died at a Bay hospital on Aug. 4 after contracting vibrio vulnificus. This marks the second local vibrio vulnificus death in 2025.

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Why Fatal 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise

In total, there have been 57 confirmed cases of the infection caused by the "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in the U.S. this year.

TODAY on MSN · 3d

Cases of Vibrio Vulnificus, 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria, Are Rising in Several States. Know These Signs

Eight people have died in the U.S. this year in Florida and Louisiana from infections with Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria that spreads through seawater and shellfish.

Daughters mourn Mississippi father who died from 'flesh-eating' bacteria: 'Life of the party'

"There doesn't need to be a fear of the water," his daughter said. "There needs to be an education and a knowledge of if you ...

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Four dead and 17 hospitalized from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana. What to know

Four dead and 17 hospitalized from "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in Louisiana waters. What to know about ...

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