Health alert in Florida: 'Flesh-eating bacteria’ kills 4; Vibrio vulnificus infections rises

Florida is grappling with a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria, resulting in four deaths this year. Health officials report 11 infections in 2025, linking them to warm coastal waters and raw shellfish consumption. While symptoms range from vomiting to severe skin infections, individuals with weakened immune systems face heightened risks.

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