Flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus bacteria has killed a dozen people in 2023 so far. Vibrio vulnificus bacteria can be found in raw or undercooked seafood, saltwater, and brackish water.

The CDC issued a warning about flesh-eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus after six people died on the East Coast. Infectious disease experts explain the risks.

WARNING ABOUT FLESH EATING BACTERIA IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE STATE ISSUED ITS OWN WARNING EARLIER THIS SUMMER AFTER THREE DEATHS DUE TO VIBRIO. IT’S OFTEN FOUND IN IN BRACKISH WATER. NOW, ...

The bacteria behind necrotizing fasciitis tend to like water, so if you have any open wounds (or even a killer sunburn), avoid hitting up the hot tub or jumping in a lake. 3. It's not contagious.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning people about the risks of flesh-eating bacteria across the U.S. East Coast after five people died ...