Tag: Marine bacteria

  • How a Minor Scratch Led to a “Flesh-Eating” Bacteria Infection for a Florida Teen

    How a Minor Scratch Led to a “Flesh-Eating” Bacteria Infection for a Florida Teen

    A quick dip in the ocean has been the ultimate summer escape. But as coastal waters warm and environments shift, public health officials are tracking a quiet, aggressive change beneath the surface. Vibrio vulnificus—a fast-acting coastal bacterium—is spreading rapidly, turning previously safe recreational waters into areas of hidden risk. Scientists are urging the public to…