Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

The Florida Department of health says 13 people in florida have now contracted vibrio vulnificus.3 people in northwest ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...

A University of Florida infectious disease expert is urging caution after four people died from a dangerous flesh-eating bacterium found in warm Florida waters, including two deaths reported in St.

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

Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of excessive levels of harmful bacteria. The culprit is fecal waste, a common ...

Several Texas beaches have medium levels of fecal bacteria as beachgoers head to the shores for the Fourth of July weekend.

Vibrio vulnificus is seen as one of the most significant and deadly of the species of bacteria, posing serious health risks to those who are contaminated.

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

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.