A Naples man, Albert Allison, is battling a rare and dangerous infection from Vibrio vulnificus, often referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria." The incident unfolded after a seemingly normal fishing ...

A rare "flesh-eating bacteria" that lives in warm saltwater has led to at least four deaths this year, but some simple safety precautions can keep you safe while on vacation. The bacteria, Vibrio ...

The number of people infected with a flesh-eating bacteria in Florida has reached double digits. The bacteria, known as Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in brackish water and poses a serious health risk.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This bacteria can cause a fatal infection, and individuals should go to the ER immediately if they think they have a Vibrio ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana health officials are warning residents to take precautions after a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly, flesh-eating bacteria found in warm ...

The pain, said Genevieve Gallagher, was "unbelievable." The Florida woman nearly lost her life and her leg to the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus, or Vibrio, after swimming with her ...

Ten people have died in the U.S. this year, mostly in Florida and Louisiana, from Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria that spreads through seawater and shellfish. Cases of the deadly ...

Cape Cod health officials say a person who swam at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth has contracted a rare but potentially life-threatening infection from bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.

Two cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, were reported near Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in one death. Eleven cases and four deaths from Vibrio vulnificus have been ...

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Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in certain coastal waters, including salt water and brackish water, and they are found in higher numbers from May through October, when water temperatures are ...