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Vibrio Vulnificus ‘Flesh-Eating’ Cases Rising in Florida in New Update
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The Boca Raton Tribune
New cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called “flesh-eating bacteria,” were reported in Brevard and Marion counties, according to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health.
In 2025, there were 33 cases reported in Florida, and five deaths.
Vibrio vulnificus cases in FloridaThe latest Vibrio vulnificus case was confirmed in Bay County, its first this year, according to Florida Department of Health data through Aug. 1.
Vibrio vulnificus naturally lives in brackish water, where fresh and salt water meet, including bays, estuaries, and much of Florida’s coastline.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Vibrio vulnificus ‘flesh-eating’ cases rising in Florida in new updateReporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Florida TodayUSA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectStay tuned for more community news content.