Florida teen fights flesh-eating bacteria after swim
#FleshEatingBacteria #FloridaHealthFlorida teen Joziah Thompson, 17, fights for life after contracting flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus while swimming. He faces potential amputation. His mother advocates for public water bacteria level warnings. read more
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise Along East Coast
#FleshEatingBacteria #VibrioVulnificusHealth experts warn of rising Vibrio vulnificus infections on the East Coast as warmer waters create ideal conditions. Beachgoers should cover wounds with waterproof bandages and avoid raw shellfish to prevent this potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria. read more
#FleshEatingBacteria #BeachInfection
Man from South Carolina unable to walk after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from walking barefoot on a beach. Brent Norman took regular walks on a shoreline and stepped on a shell, leading to infection with vibrio bacteria. Vibrio can cause necrotising fasciitis but Norman is recovering. read more