The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw ...

Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw shellfish.

Florida is grappling with a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous bacteria thriving in warm coastal waters, ...

The flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus is routeinly found in the swimming waters on New Jersey's shores. What you should know.

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

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

Four deaths and 11 cases have been reported statewide this year, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Ohioans planning on a Florida vacation before the start of school should be aware of a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria reported ...

On a small, gently rocking research boat anchored just offshore in Chesapeake Bay, I lowered a sterile plastic bottle into ...

Tennesseans planning on a Florida vacation before the start of school should be aware of a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria ...

Vibrio vulnificus is one of the bacteria that can cause what’s commonly known as a flesh-eating infection. Necrotizing fasciitis eats away at the skin, muscles, nerves, fat and blood vessels ...

Florida health officials say four people have died from the vibrio bacteria in the state so far this year. We are taking a ...