Louisiana health officials said that five residents died this year after they were sickened with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seas and brackish water. Another four people in the state were hospitalized with the infection, health officials said.
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year.
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August 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Louisiana health officials said that five residents died this year after they were sickened with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seas and brackish water. Another four people in the state were hospitalized with the infection, health officials said.
The number of #Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases has now hit 23, with 5 fatalities. www.fox13news.com/news/pinella... via @fox13tampabay.bsky.social
Pinellas County resident dies from Vibrio vulnificus: FDOH
A Pinellas County resident has died from Vibrio vulnificus, according to updated data from the Florida Department of Health.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The number of #Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases has now hit 23, with 5 fatalities. www.fox13news.com/news/pinella... via @fox13tampabay.bsky.social
BREAKING: Flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus kills 4 in Florida.
Officials urge public to avoid coastal waters with open wounds.
11 cases statewide.
Officials urge public to avoid coastal waters with open wounds.
11 cases statewide.
July 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
BREAKING: Flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus kills 4 in Florida.
Officials urge public to avoid coastal waters with open wounds.
11 cases statewide.
Officials urge public to avoid coastal waters with open wounds.
11 cases statewide.
7 people have died after being infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that contaminates water and seafood.
The Trump administration cut mandatory public health reporting of Vibrio vulnificus last year.
The Trump administration cut mandatory public health reporting of Vibrio vulnificus last year.
August 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
7 people have died after being infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that contaminates water and seafood.
The Trump administration cut mandatory public health reporting of Vibrio vulnificus last year.
The Trump administration cut mandatory public health reporting of Vibrio vulnificus last year.
The number of flesh-eating bacteria cases in #Florida now up to 25, with 5 deaths. www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
Florida Vibrio vulnificus now up to 25 cases, 5 deaths in last update
Florida reported two new Vibrio vulnificus cases, bringing the 2026 total to 25 cases and five deaths. Here's where, and how to avoid it.
www.heraldtribune.com
October 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The number of flesh-eating bacteria cases in #Florida now up to 25, with 5 deaths. www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
Check out this story from The Ledger: 4 dead in Florida from Vibrio vulnificus, here's where
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.
www.theledger.com/story/news/2...
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.
www.theledger.com/story/news/2...
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Vibrio vulnificus causes first 2025 Florida deaths. Here's where
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.
www.theledger.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Check out this story from The Ledger: 4 dead in Florida from Vibrio vulnificus, here's where
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.
www.theledger.com/story/news/2...
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.
www.theledger.com/story/news/2...
"Warm-water bacterium Vibrio vulnificus has killed a fifth person in Florida, this time in Tampa Bay, according to data from the Department of Health."
"Vibrio vulnificus is one of the bacterial types that can cause the 'flesh-eating disease,' necrotizing fasciitis."
"Vibrio vulnificus is one of the bacterial types that can cause the 'flesh-eating disease,' necrotizing fasciitis."
Death from Vibrio vulnificus reported in Pinellas County, 5th in Florida
Warm-water bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has killed a fifth person in Florida, this time in Tampa Bay, according to data from the Department of Health.
www.wfla.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
"Warm-water bacterium Vibrio vulnificus has killed a fifth person in Florida, this time in Tampa Bay, according to data from the Department of Health."
"Vibrio vulnificus is one of the bacterial types that can cause the 'flesh-eating disease,' necrotizing fasciitis."
"Vibrio vulnificus is one of the bacterial types that can cause the 'flesh-eating disease,' necrotizing fasciitis."
The number keeps going up up up: #Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or "flesh-eating" bacteria, and five deaths so far in 2025. www.news-press.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
'Flesh-eating bacteria' rises again, 3 more Vibrio vulnificus cases in these Florida counties
Three more cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, have been reported in Florida as of Sept. 18.
www.news-press.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The number keeps going up up up: #Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or "flesh-eating" bacteria, and five deaths so far in 2025. www.news-press.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
Global warming is increasing the rate of Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida.
Also, the CDC has stopped tracking Vibrio infections.
So basically, don't eat any oysters 🤷♂️
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #IDsky
Also, the CDC has stopped tracking Vibrio infections.
So basically, don't eat any oysters 🤷♂️
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #IDsky
Two dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters
More than 20 Louisiana residents have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, which can cause illness when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood.
www.nbcnews.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Global warming is increasing the rate of Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida.
Also, the CDC has stopped tracking Vibrio infections.
So basically, don't eat any oysters 🤷♂️
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #IDsky
Also, the CDC has stopped tracking Vibrio infections.
So basically, don't eat any oysters 🤷♂️
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #IDsky
#Florida has reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria, bringing the number of cases of Vibrio vulnificus to 29 so far this year. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
New case of Vibrio vulnificus or ‘flesh-eating bacteria' reported in Florida. Here's where
Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida.
www.tallahassee.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#Florida has reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria, bringing the number of cases of Vibrio vulnificus to 29 so far this year. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
🚨 BREAKING: 5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
This is a terrifying situation unfolding along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana health officials are urgently warning beachgoers after a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections.🧵
This is a terrifying situation unfolding along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana health officials are urgently warning beachgoers after a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections.🧵
August 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
🚨 BREAKING: 5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
This is a terrifying situation unfolding along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana health officials are urgently warning beachgoers after a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections.🧵
This is a terrifying situation unfolding along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana health officials are urgently warning beachgoers after a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections.🧵
#Florida has reported a 30th case of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year. The new one is in Lee County. Five ended in death. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2...
New Vibrio vulnificus, 'flesh-eating bacteria' case reported in Florida. Here's where
Anotehr case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in southwest Florida. Here's how to protect yourself.
www.tallahassee.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#Florida has reported a 30th case of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year. The new one is in Lee County. Five ended in death. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2...
I see Mother Earth is exacting her revenge:
5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized amid Outbreak of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Beaches and Seafood
Vibrio vulnificus continues to sicken people in Louisiana as the state urges residents to take precautions.
people.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I see Mother Earth is exacting her revenge:
Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria with a 20% mortality rate, has been spotted in multiple U.S. waterways.
This comes after the Trump administration disrupted water monitoring systems and slashed CDC programs that studied the bacteria.
This comes after the Trump administration disrupted water monitoring systems and slashed CDC programs that studied the bacteria.
July 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria with a 20% mortality rate, has been spotted in multiple U.S. waterways.
This comes after the Trump administration disrupted water monitoring systems and slashed CDC programs that studied the bacteria.
This comes after the Trump administration disrupted water monitoring systems and slashed CDC programs that studied the bacteria.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Climate change and Vibrio vulnificus dynamics: A blueprint for infectious diseases
Climate change is having increasingly profound effects on human health, notably those associated with the occurrence, distribution, and transmission of infectious diseases. The number of disparate eco...
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Our recent review “Climate change and Vibrio vulnificus dynamics: a blueprint for infectious diseases” was just published in PLOS Pathogens!
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August 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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As the climate warms up, Vibrio vulnificus, popularly known as “flesh-eating” bacteria, is becoming more common. Infections that reach the bloodstream prove deadly about 50% of the time. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/ESAF2E
May 28, 2026 at 3:01 AM
As the climate warms up, Vibrio vulnificus, popularly known as “flesh-eating” bacteria, is becoming more common. Infections that reach the bloodstream prove deadly about 50% of the time. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/ESAF2E
I'm concerned about the multi-state outbreak of vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) in the Gulf, with 60+ cases across 5 states, & 10+ deaths. On my travels along the gulf states, I didn't see any additional information on how to stay safe. I wonder how CDC cuts have impacted this response.
September 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I'm concerned about the multi-state outbreak of vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) in the Gulf, with 60+ cases across 5 states, & 10+ deaths. On my travels along the gulf states, I didn't see any additional information on how to stay safe. I wonder how CDC cuts have impacted this response.
"A fourth person in Forida has died from the rare so-called “flesh-eating bacteria,” health officials said.
'A person in Broward County died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
'A person in Broward County died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
Fourth ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ Death Of The Year Confirmed In FL
A fourth person has died from the rare so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," Vibrio vulnificus, in FL this year, health officials said.
patch.com
September 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"A fourth person in Forida has died from the rare so-called “flesh-eating bacteria,” health officials said.
'A person in Broward County died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
'A person in Broward County died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
As of 2025, Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus. The bacterium, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also been linked to five deaths in the state this year.
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Number of cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections in Central Florida jumps to 28
As of September 18, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reported three new Vibrio vulnificus cases, a “flesh-eating" bacterium.
www.wftv.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As of 2025, Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus. The bacterium, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also been linked to five deaths in the state this year.
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#Florida has reported its first death of the year from the "flesh-eating bacteria" Vibrio vulnificus. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social
Vibrio vulnificus death reported in Florida, 1st of 2026
According to Florida Department of Health data, a person has died of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria.
www.palmbeachpost.com
July 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM
#Florida has reported its first death of the year from the "flesh-eating bacteria" Vibrio vulnificus. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social