Rare flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 in Florida: Here’s what you need to know about Vibrio vulnificus | World News
Florida health authorities have confirmed four deaths and several illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm saltwater, brackish water, and contaminated seafood. Though infections are uncommon, they can rapidly become life-threatening, especially when bacteria enter open wounds or the bloodstream. With rising ocean temperatures and increased flooding due […]