Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida
The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down.
Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene
The number of cases of vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria known to increase in concentration during heavy rain or flooding, doubled in Florida following Helene's landfall on Sept. 26, according to data from the state's Department of Health.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida more than double since Hurricane Helene, Milton, FDOH says
There have been 70 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida, and more than half of them have happened since September 2024, according to FDOH
Florida races to clean up after Helene before Hurricane Milton turns debris deadly
Florida has removed more than 3,000 truckloads of debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bares down on the state.
Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton
On a dark night, a fierce storm gave Florida a sharp blow to the head. Less than two weeks later, another tore through its heart.
In Photos: Florida, Still Reeling From Helene, Braces for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in Florida mere weeks after Hurricane Helene's deadly assault on Southeastern U.S.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in Florida after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
People in coastal areas of Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes have something else to worry about — flesh-eating bacteria.
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria after back-to-back hurricanes
People on Florida’s Gulf Coast have more to worry about after experiencing back-to-back hurricanes. Data shows a recent rise in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria occurs naturally in warm coastal waters and lakes.
6 Florida counties saw ‘unusual increase’ in flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes: health officials
Florida health officials noted that six Tampa Bay area counties saw an “unusual increase” in cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, attributed to floodwaters from back-to-back
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
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Florida agriculture facing ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after four major hurricanes pummel the state
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Florida congressional delegation makes bipartisan call for more flexibility from FEMA on storm debris collection
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