Beachgoers Warned of Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Amputations in Louisiana

A rising threat along U.S. beaches, Vibrio vulnificus is a flesh-eating bacteria that can cause severe infections and amputations, especially in warm waters, with cases increasing due to climate change and rising ocean temperatures. Victims often suffer rapid tissue destruction, and the CDC reports rising infection trends, emphasizing the need for caution among beachgoers and seafood consumers.