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Following previous hurricanes, Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria

Posted on October 22, 2024November 5, 2024 by Melissa P | 9523 Views | 11 min read

Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam Following recent hurricanes, Florida health officials are reporting a rise in instances of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that may cause diseases that consume flesh. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, there

Posted in HealthTagged bacteria, bacterial infection florida, CDC, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, flesh eating bacteria, floodwaters, floodwaters florida, florida health news, florida hurricanes, health, hurricane helene, hurricane milton, hurricane milton aftermath, Hurricanes, public safety, vibrio infection, vibrio vulnificus
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