Flesh-Eating Bacteria Threatens Coastlines | Pittsburgh News

A deadly flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is causing alarm across the Gulf Coast and beyond, with seven deaths already reported — two in Florida, five in Louisiana. This aggressive pathogen thrives in warm coastal waters and infects through open wounds or raw shellfish, especially oysters. People with liver disease, diabetes, or cancer are at highest risk — and tragically, one in five infected individuals die. Health officials warn: if you have an open wound and are near affected waters, stay out of the water to avoid a potentially fatal infection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1546de5ad563b35