Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria

Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, linked to post-hurricane flooding
As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly bacteria.
Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Florida is grappling with an explosion of flesh-eating bacteria after being battered by back-to-back hurricanes in recent weeks, with cases spiking to never-before-seen levels. The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans,
'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Rises To Record Levels After Florida Hurricanes
C​ases of Vibrio vulnificus doubled to record levels in the past month in Florida, on the heels of back-to-back hurricanes.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases hit record in Florida in wake of Helene
Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases after hurricanes, matching record numbers from previous storms. Health officials issue
Florida sees surge in flesh-eating bacteria after back-to-back hurricanes
Florida has seen a surge in cases of flesh-eating bacteria following hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to state health officials.
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