Sarasota Herald-Tribune22 天
Flesh-eating bacteria infections rise to 80 cases, 16 deaths with new Alachua fatality
Nationwide, vibriosis from Vibrio vulnificus and other Vibrio bacteria causes an estimated 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Recent hurricanes bring increase in flesh-eating bacteria; how you can protect yourself
vibrio vulnificus 70 cases and 11 deaths reported in mid-October ...
Bradenton Herald on MSN14 天
Bradenton man contracts flesh-eating bacteria while fishing, loses leg, family says
When the Bradenton man went fishing on Nov. 3, the footwear he was wearing rubbed against the back of his leg and broke the ...
He got flesh-eating bacteria while fishing in a Florida bay — and loses leg, family says
When the Bradenton man went fishing on Nov. 3, the footwear he was wearing rubbed against the back of his leg and broke the ...
The bacterial consequences of hurricanes
Hurricanes can cause whirlwinds of destruction, leaving behind damaged property and excessive flooding. The storms can also ...
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish asking for information in poaching case
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a case of poaching. They said three cow elk were shot and left to ...
Bradenton Herald14 天
Bradenton man contracts flesh-eating bacteria while fishing, loses leg, family says
The Bradenton man has been diagnosed with an infection of Vibrio vulnificus, according to his brother. Vibrio is sometimes referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria” because infections can destroy ...
Sun Sentinel25 天
Could southern Florida become an oyster growing hot spot? This startup is betting on it
Yet another challenge is customers’ concern about Vibrio vulnificus, a naturally occurring bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish seawater. It can be deadly if ingested via raw shellfish or if ...