Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections on the Rise: Climatic Impact and Fatal Outcomes in Florida and Beyond
TAMPA, Florida – Five people in Florida have succumbed to Vibrio vulnificus this year, according to the state’s health department. In 2023, this infection has resulted in the deaths of at least a dozen people nationwide. The bacteria has also claimed lives in the Northeast, with a Long Island resident confirmed to have passed away due to its presence, as reported by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Connecticut also experienced three infections in July, with …