The infection can be contracted through exposure of open wounds to saltwater, which is common after hurricanes.

Thirteen people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida this year, following a surge in cases linked to ...

Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases after hurricanes, matching record numbers from previous storms. Health officials issue ...

An increase in the number of Vibrio vulnificus cases this year was to be expected as the infection can be contracted through ...

The McDonald's E. Coli outbreak, which led to 10 hospitalizations and one death, has the chain pulling a popular menu item in as many as twelve states.

An increase this year was to be expected as infection can be contracted through open wounds to saltwater, which is common ...

Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called 'flesh-eating bacteria', has killed at least 13 people in Florida, where cases have risen to a ...

As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly ...

The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria ...

The Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division launched a webpage that compiles information to help voters impacted by hurricanes ...

Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus ...

Florida Department of Health is reporting an increase of cases of a flesh-eating bacteria following recent hurricanes.