Rare flesh-eating bacteria claim fifth life in Louisiana
Louisiana health officials have confirmed a fifth death this year linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
Sep 22, 2025
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Louisiana oysters linked to deadly Vibrio outbreak, officials warn
Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.
Aug 29, 2025
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What is potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria, and why can infections be so hard to treat?
A surge in cases of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is a chilling reminder of the potential danger associated with vacation pastimes like swimming and wading.
Aug 18, 2025
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A critical link exists among high temps, aging and disease risk
As we age, extreme heat causes many heat-related illnesses that can lead to serious health issues. A new study from the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health adds to that list.
Jun 24, 2025
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida in wake of storms
Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria.
Oct 21, 2024
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Flesh-eating bacteria kills Texas man infected after fishing along Gulf Coast
A 66-year-old Texas man died of an infection caused by a flesh-eating bacteria he contracted while fishing along the Gulf Coast.
Aug 7, 2024
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Researchers find high counts of flesh-eating bacteria in gulf waters after Hurricane Ian
There are a few reasons to avoid wading in the water after a hurricane—floating debris, backed-up sewage and downed power lines, to name a few.
Nov 20, 2023
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Rare 'flesh-eating' bacterium spreads north as oceans warm
Debbie King barely gave it a second thought when she scraped her right shin climbing onto her friend's pontoon for a day of boating in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 13.
Oct 16, 2023
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Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US: A microbiologist explains how to protect yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it's a growing—and potentially fatal—threat to people.
Sep 25, 2023
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Bacteria found in raw shellfish linked to two Connecticut deaths also blamed for New York death
The death of a Long Island resident has been linked to a bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater that has also been blamed for two deaths in Connecticut, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday.
Aug 16, 2023
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