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A fifth person has died in Louisiana from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare bacteria found in warm coastal waters, with cases increasing due to warming oceans, and some infections linked to raw oyster consumption.
Two deaths in Louisiana have been linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm coastal waters, often associated with eating raw oysters or exposure to seawater, with rising cases due to warming oceans.
Two deaths in Louisiana have been linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria contracted from eating raw oysters and exposure to warm coastal waters, with the state experiencing a higher number of cases and fatalities this year, highlighting the risks associated with raw seafood consumption and open wounds in seawater.
The article warns about the rising risk of Vibrio vulnificus infections from coastal waters, especially during summer, and provides safety tips such as avoiding seawater with open wounds, cooking shellfish thoroughly, and being cautious in high-risk groups like the elderly and immunocompromised.
A case of flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus bacteria has been confirmed at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, marking a concerning spread of this bacteria beyond its usual Gulf Coast range, likely due to rising ocean temperatures linked to climate change. The bacteria pose serious health risks, especially to those with open wounds or compromised immune systems, and are commonly contracted through seawater exposure or eating raw seafood. Precautions include avoiding swimming with open cuts and thoroughly cooking seafood.
Florida has reported 16 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria in warm seawater, causing five deaths this year, with cases spread across 12 counties, making it the state with the second-highest number of infections after Louisiana. The CDC advises avoiding raw seafood and protecting wounds from saltwater to prevent infection.
Health officials warn of a rise in deadly 'flesh-eating' Vibrio vulnificus cases along the Gulf Coast, with Louisiana and Florida reporting higher than usual numbers, emphasizing the risks of exposure through open wounds and raw seafood during summer.
Louisiana reports a significant rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections, with 17 cases and 4 deaths in 2025, linked to seawater exposure and raw seafood, especially affecting high-risk individuals; health officials advise precautions to prevent severe infections.
Multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria, caused by Vibrio vulnificus, have been reported in Florida, especially during warmer months. The bacteria can be contracted through contaminated water or shellfish and may cause severe infections or death. Precautions include thoroughly cooking shellfish, avoiding swimming in contaminated waters, and protecting open wounds. People with compromised immune systems should be particularly cautious.
Four deaths in Florida from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria thriving in warm seawater, highlight the risks of flesh-eating infections, especially for vulnerable groups; prevention includes covering wounds and seeking prompt treatment.
Florida health officials warn of a rare and deadly flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, linked to recent deaths and infections across multiple counties, emphasizing precautions for water and seafood exposure, especially during hurricane season.
A death has been reported in Hillsborough County due to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm seawater, with 11 cases and 4 deaths in Florida this year. Health officials advise avoiding raw shellfish, thoroughly cooking seafood, and protecting open wounds from seawater to prevent infection.