"Vibrio vulnificus, also known as “flesh-eating” bacteria, has infected 11 people in Florida this summer, killing four.

The deaths happened in Hillsborough, Bay, Broward and St. Johns counties, according to the Florida Department of Health's most recent report, which was released July 11. "

#flesheatingbacteria #florida #death #disease

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2025-07-17/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-are-showing-up-again-in-florida-heres-how-to-avoid-them

'Flesh-eating' bacteria infections are showing up again in Florida. Here's how to avoid them

Experts say it is essential to keep a keen eye out this summer for any activities that can cause a break in the skin.

WUSF

Wow...

82 cases and 19 deaths in Florida last year. Go to the beach/go swimming, attacked by flesh eating bacteria... maybe die.

😱

https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/vibrio-infections/vibrio-vulnificus/index.html

#Florida #bacteria

@ai6yr @smarq19 uh, better watch all that time you spend at the beach!!