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

So far in 2025, 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus have been reported among Louisiana residents. All of these patients were ...

Cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, have increased along the Gulf Coast, with fatalities reported.

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in Florida. What to know.

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in Florida. What to know.

Vibrio vulnificus is present in Louisiana, as the bacteria is found in coastal waters. On average, between five and 15 cases of Vibrio vulnificus are reported each year in Louisiana, according to the ...