Flesh-eating bacteria

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Health August 28

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.

More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination

Health August 8

More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination

Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 16 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.

Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters

Health July 16

Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters

Florida officials warn about Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm water that has caused four deaths this year. The bacteria can enter through wounds or raw oyster consumption.

Miley Cyrus' 'brutal infection' has doctors discussing possible causes

Health May 30

Miley Cyrus' 'brutal infection' has doctors discussing possible causes

Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January

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 State Department releases guidance after 3 dead from flesh-eating bacteria in New York, Connecticut

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.

Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria

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.

Flesh-eating bacteria infections may rise as climate warms, study finds

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.

Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies

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.

Woman contracts flesh-eating bacteria after insect bite, nearly loses foot: 'I felt like I had been stabbed'

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.

Mom loses arm to flesh-eating bacteria, felt 'helpless' after waking from coma

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.

Mom claims C-section infection nearly killed her: 'It was eating my insides'

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.”

Grandma bitten by bug while gardening later loses legs, fingertips

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.

Tennessee woman blames nail salon after almost losing arm from flesh-eating bacteria infection: report

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.

Orlando man who lost 25 percent of skin to flesh-eating bacteria has died

Flesh-eating bacteria September 1, 2019

Orlando man who lost 25 percent of skin to flesh-eating bacteria has died

A man inFloridawho had undergonefour operationswhich removed about 25 percent of his skin after he contracted flesh-eating bacteria, died last week.

Deadly toxic algae and flesh-eating bacteria spread up the East Coast

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.

Connecticut man has leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during beach day: report

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.

Florida boat captain contracts bacterial infection in wound after fishing with grandson

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.

Florida man says flesh-eating bacteria may have entered through needle punctures on butt, back

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.

Texas man, 78, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after battling infection for 2 weeks

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: How to prevent necrotizing fasciitis this summer

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.

California woman's foot ravaged by flesh-eating bacteria, exposing her bones

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.

Florida woman who survived flesh-eating bacteria says it looked like leg 'was rotting off'

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.

Texas man dies days after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during Fourth of July beach trip, wife says

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.

Florida woman says dad died of flesh-eating bacteria less than 48 hours after entering water

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.

Health Risks stemming from Tropical Storm Barry

VIDEO July 12, 2019

Health Risks stemming from Tropical Storm Barry

Top 3 Health Hazards to look out for during Tropical Storm Barry.

Florida woman recovering from flesh-eating bacteria infection as doctor warns cases likely to rise

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.

More flesh-eating bacteria cases reported in Florida

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.

Florida man says he contracted flesh-eating bacteria infection despite not entering 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.

What you need to know about flesh-eating bacteria and more this summer

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.