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Florida reports three new cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bringing the total to 23 cases and five deaths in 2025.

Vibrio vulnificus, known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, thrives in warm brackish water and can be contracted through consuming raw seafood or exposing open wounds to contaminated water.

While Florida's cases are rising, Louisiana is experiencing an unusually high infection rate with 22 hospitalizations and four deaths.

Three more cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria , have been reported in Florida according to new data released Aug. 28 from the Florida Department of Health .

While the number of deaths remains steady at five in 2025. the FDOH is reporting that cases have risen to 23 with two new cases in Broward County and one i

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