Vibrio Surge in Florida After Storms | Albuquerque News

Florida’s facing a deadly spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, with three deaths in under a month from Vibrio vulnificus — a heat-loving, saltwater menace that strikes through raw seafood or open wounds. Seventeen confirmed cases now stretch across twelve Gulf Coast counties, with storm aftermaths like hurricanes Helene and Milton triggering deadly surges. While numbers dipped after those disasters, at least two deaths per year since 2017 show this isn’t a fluke — stay alert if you’re near the coast or wading through floodwaters. 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/d1b563d5b6375e39