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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 have a cut, if you potentially could have been exposed, if there is a risk,
Fifth person in Florida dies of flesh-eating bacteria: What to know
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 5 people have died in the state due to Vibrio vulnificus infections.
Report: 13 cases of flesh-eating bacteria, eight deaths confirmed in Florida
Officials said eight cases were tied to wound exposure but stressed the infections are "sporadic and unrelated to an outbreak."
More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 13 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.
'Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.
Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.
Escambia, Santa Rosa counties report new cases of flesh-eating bacteria
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties both reported new cases of Vibrio Vulnificus, also called flesh-eating bacteria, as cases continue to rise across the Panhandle and Florida as a whole. Panhandle sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria The new cases were reported in an update to the Florida Department of Health’s website
Deaths Rising From Flesh-Eating Bacteria: What To Know About Vibrio Vulnificus
A specific and dangerous species of a relatively common bacteria has killed nine people in Florida and Louisiana.
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Mysteriously on the Rise This Summer
A deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is on the rise this summer across the southeastern coast of the United States. At least five people have died this year in Florida, four in Louisiana,
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak Hits Gulf Coast—Here’s What to Know
A flesh-eating bacteria outbreak has hit the Gulf Coast with deaths recorded in Florida and Louisiana. Eight people have died so far this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that lives naturally in coastal waters.
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 ...
“Flesh-eating bacteria” in spa waters triggers thousands of cancellations
The pathogen thrives under extreme weather conditions and low salinity between May and October. Additionally, environments ...
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 ...
‘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.
How scientists solved one of the greatest ocean mysteries
In 2013, a mysterious epidemic turned billions of sea stars between Mexico and Alaska into goo. Now we know why ...
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Florida update: Vibrio vulnificus deaths up to 5. Here's where
Another person in Bay County has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection, the Florida Department of Health said, bringing the ...
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 ...
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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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.
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Florida update: Vibrio vulnificus cases rise to 13. Here's where
Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rare but rising: What you need to know heading to NC's coast
A serious bacterial infection has put a North Carolina man in an Outer Banks ICU, highlighting a growing concern over the ...
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Unraveling the Mystery: The Pathogen Behind Sea Star Wasting Disease
Researchers have identified Vibrio pectenicida as the pathogen responsible for the devastating sea star wasting disease, ...