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Deaths Rising From Flesh-Eating Bacteria

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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.

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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.

TIME on MSN · 6d

‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Cases Are on the Rise Along the Gulf Coast. How Do You Get It, and How Can You Protect Yourself?

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

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 ...

Bacteria that’s melting starfish alive has finally been identified

Scientists have found Vibrio pectenicida causes sea star wasting, a disease devastating Pacific starfish and threatening marine ecosystems.

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The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery

Sea stars are vital to ocean ecosystems; however, a pathogen has been killing them in large numbers, rendering some species ...

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People on alert: Outer Banks crews adapt as 'flesh-eating' bacteria risk grows

North Carolina is seeing an increase in Vibrio infections, with 59 cases and one death reported through July 31.

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Scientists identify the bacterium behind billions of sea star deaths

By Shreya Dasgupta More than a decade ago, a mysterious illness killed billions of sea stars, particularly along the North ...

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“He’s all of our heroes”: Panama City family mourns loved one who died from Vibrio Vulnificus

A Panama City family is coping with the death of a family member who contracted Vibrio Vulnificus, also known as a ...

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