'Flesh-eating' bacteria death reported in Florida
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1st ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ Death Reported in Florida This Year: Officials
Florida’s Department of Health confirmed the state’s first death from a rare type of flesh-eating bacteria in 2026. According to data from the health department, there have been 12 cases and one death from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria, in Florida, as of July 30. The lone death was reported in Palm Beach County. In 2025, state health officials confirmed 33 cases across the state, including five deaths. But there were significantly more cases o…
Specialists clarify that in Mexico there is no health alert or outbreak related to this microorganism The bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, popularly known as "bacteria eats meat", has generated concern after several cases and one death were reported in Florida, United States. This microorganism can enter the body through wounds exposed to sea water or the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood. In the most serious cases, it can cause a severe inf…
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