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

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

The symptoms from skin infections can progress very quickly,” Dr. Andrew Handel, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at ...

In the wake of multiple case of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some may be wondering what they can do to protect ...

If the wound is small and not the result of a wild animal bite, a person may not need to seek medical attention right away. Instead, they should keep the wound clean and check for signs of infection.

The wound may develop a green or yellow-coloured discharge, and you may be feeling unwell or have a high fever. Speak to a doctor if your worried about the signs or symptoms of a wound infection.

Flesh-eating bacteria Florida boat captain contracts bacterial infection in wound after fishing with grandson By Alexandria Hein Fox News Published August 1, 2019 11:48am EDT Flipboard ...

Women with localized perineal infection, as evidenced by heat, redness and erythema and an absence of systemic signs or symptoms, or those with superficial breakdown of a first- or second-degree ...