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Florida officials warn about Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm water that has caused four deaths this year. The bacteria can enter through wounds or raw oyster consumption.

Four people have died in Florida due to infections from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium commonly known as "flesh-eating" for ...

Vibrio vulnificus infections are rare, but about 20% of cases in the U.S. are deadly. Doctors explain the cause and symptoms.

Florida health officials are urging residents and visitors to use caution in coastal waters following the deaths of four people this year.

Vibriosis, a seasonal summer infection, can be severe. Vibrio bacteria thrive at popular bathing sites like the Baltic Sea.

Florida is grappling with a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria, resulting in four ...

How can you protect yourself from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters? In Florida, a rare but deadly bacteria ...

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Diagnosis Due to NF's early presentation of erythema, pain, and edema, misdiagnosis may occur. However, the rapid progression of symptoms must alert the health care provider to suspect NF and act ...

How Australian pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is set to change, with new national guidelines released today. Changes are expected to lead to fewer diagnoses in women at lower ...