Warnings of high bacteria levels from public health officials have begun popping up in various states coast to coast.

A flesh-eating bacteria, known as Vibrio vulnificus, has caused several deaths in Florida and Louisiana this summer. Though cases are generally rare, here's how to prevent illness from the life ...

The flesh-eating bacteria thrive in warm, brackish waters between May and October, making the Gulf Coast the perfect breeding ground.

Deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' can thrive at the beach. How to stay safe. The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw ...

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The number of flesh-eating bacteria cases has increased to 13 as the number of deaths remains at four, according to health department data.

In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in warm coastal waters.

A potentially deadly bacteria has infected a person in Massachusetts, public health officials said Wednesday, warning people about the chance of contracting it in coastal water.

The number of flesh-eating bacteria cases has increased to 13 as the number of deaths remains at four, according to health department data.