How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as ...

Health Officials Expect Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections. Here’s How to Stay Safe This Summer

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and is fatal for 1 in 5 people ...

Florida reports 6th case of 'flesh-eating bacteria' Vibrio vulnificus

Florida has reported six cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, double the number from this time last year. The rare but ...

Vibrio vulnificus adds Florida risk, how to avoid 'flesh-eating' infection

As waters warm, Vibrio vulnificus risk rises. Scientists are racing to predict where and when dangerous levels may appear.

Fear and Algae in the Hamptons: How Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Invading the East Coast’s Swankiest Waterways

As the summer season begins, upper-crust New York’s go-to destination is facing an unfortunate “flesh-eating bacteria” ...