Infections caused by vibrio vulnificus are contracted through eating raw seafood or swimming in contaminated water.

So far in 2026, Louisiana has already had 9 cases of people being infected by Vibrio vulnificus, dubbed a flesh-eating bacteria. Maryland has had 29, and Florida 2 deaths ...

(NEXSTAR) – Beachgoers in several southern states have been warned to proceed with caution after several more deaths were reported in people who contracted vibriosis, an infection from a bacteria that ...

Infections of vibrio vulnificus occur every year, but you can take precautions. Here's what to know after 7 deaths have been reported in two states.

New research reveals that microbial clocks—forensic tools that track the succession and development of bacteria and fungi ...

At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017.

A third Floridian has died from flesh-eating bacteria this year, with Bay County reporting the latest fatal case.

The state health department says it will now post updated vibrio case numbers weekly.

Alabama officials are warning beachgoers to beware of bacteria that has caused over a dozen to become sick, and one to die.

Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm coastal waters, and people can get sickened by it through raw shellfish or open wounds.

There is now more reason than ever to link common bacteria to sudden infant death syndrome – although they are unlikely to be the sole cause There is now more reason than ever to link common bacteria ...