Florida August 19, 2023 Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January Five people are confirmed dead, and 26 cases of flesh-eating vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections have been reported in Florida since January, health officials said.
New York August 16, 2023 New York State Department releases guidance after 3 dead from flesh-eating bacteria in New York, Connecticut The New York State Department and Gov. Kathy Hochul released guidelines about a rare and dangerous bacteria that has killed one person in New York and two in Connecticut.
Florida May 30, 2023 Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria Scientists are warning that piles of Sargassum algae on the East Coast may mingle with plastic litter and foster growth of a flesh-eating bacteria.
Bacteria April 18, 2023 Flesh-eating bacteria infections may rise as climate warms, study finds Infections of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus are rising along the eastern U.S. as the world's overall climate changes, according to scientists.
Flesh-eating bacteria November 4, 2019 Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, Chan the Siamese cat.
Flesh-eating bacteria October 22, 2019 Woman contracts flesh-eating bacteria after insect bite, nearly loses foot: 'I felt like I had been stabbed' A British woman claims she developed a rare bacterial infection after she was bitten by an insect while on vacation.
Flesh-eating bacteria October 21, 2019 Mom loses arm to flesh-eating bacteria, felt 'helpless' after waking from coma At one point, doctors told her husband she might not make it through one of the surgeries.
Women's Health October 4, 2019 Mom claims C-section infection nearly killed her: 'It was eating my insides' “There was so much pus and dead flesh oozing out of me,” Praise said. “I was shocked.”
Surgery September 24, 2019 Grandma bitten by bug while gardening later loses legs, fingertips She said she endured 60 surgeries during her eight-month hospital stay.
Flesh-eating bacteria September 20, 2019 Tennessee woman blames nail salon after almost losing arm from flesh-eating bacteria infection: report A Tennessee woman claims she almost lost one of her arms after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria at her local nail salon, according to a report.
Flesh-eating bacteria September 1, 2019 Orlando man who lost 25 percent of skin to flesh-eating bacteria has died A man in Florida who had undergone four operations which removed about 25 percent of his skin after he contracted flesh-eating bacteria, died last week.
VIDEO August 15, 2019 Deadly toxic algae and flesh-eating bacteria spread up the East Coast Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja explains the dangers.
Flesh-eating bacteria August 8, 2019 Connecticut man has leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during beach day: report A Connecticut man has reportedly lost a leg after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria, following a day at a local beach.
Flesh-eating bacteria August 1, 2019 Florida boat captain contracts bacterial infection in wound after fishing with grandson His family quickly recognized the severity of his symptoms and rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus and has been receiving treatment since July 23.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 25, 2019 Florida man says flesh-eating bacteria may have entered through needle punctures on butt, back The bacteria can enter through cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites, puncture wounds or surgical wounds.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 24, 2019 Texas man, 78, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after battling infection for 2 weeks His daughter said his arm had been "skinned like a deer."
Flesh-eating bacteria July 19, 2019 Flesh-eating bacteria: How to prevent necrotizing fasciitis this summer What to know about necrotizing fasciitis, colloquially referred to as flesh-eating bacteria.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 18, 2019 California woman's foot ravaged by flesh-eating bacteria, exposing her bones She said she hadn't been in any water recently.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 17, 2019 Florida woman who survived flesh-eating bacteria says it looked like leg 'was rotting off' She still hasn't gone back in the water.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 16, 2019 Texas man dies days after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during Fourth of July beach trip, wife says His wife said it all happened within 72 hours.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 13, 2019 Florida woman says dad died of flesh-eating bacteria less than 48 hours after entering water A Tennessee man died just 48 hours after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria from waters in Florida after his daughter says the hospital he was treated at ignored her warnings that he had contracted necrotizing fasciitis.
VIDEO July 12, 2019 Health Risks stemming from Tropical Storm Barry Top 3 Health Hazards to look out for during Tropical Storm Barry.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 9, 2019 Florida woman recovering from flesh-eating bacteria infection as doctor warns cases likely to rise One doctor said we can expect cases to rise as the temperatures increase through August.
VIDEO July 9, 2019 More flesh-eating bacteria cases reported in Florida Although the infection is not very common, scientists expect more cases to be reported as the weather gets hotter as the bacteria flourishes in warm water.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 5, 2019 Florida man says he contracted flesh-eating bacteria infection despite not entering water His post has gone viral.
VIDEO July 5, 2019 What you need to know about flesh-eating bacteria and more this summer Dr. Roshini Raj separates fact from fiction for the summer vacation season.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 4, 2019 Boy infected with flesh-eating bacteria during trip to Maryland beach, mom says A boy became infected with flesh-eating bacteria during a trip to a Maryland beach last week, his mother has confirmed.
Flesh-eating bacteria July 1, 2019 Florida woman dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection at beach, family says A family’s trip to the beach ended in tragedy after their 77-year-old grandmother fell into a small hole in the water and cut her leg.
Flesh-eating bacteria June 26, 2019 Indiana girl, 12, contracts flesh-eating bacteria during trip to Florida beach, mom says A family's beach vacation quickly turned into an emergency medical situation.
Flesh-eating bacteria June 18, 2019 Is 'flesh-eating' bacteria heading to a beach near you? "Flesh-eating" bacteria that live in the ocean may be spreading to previously unaffected beach waters thanks to climate change, according to a new report.
