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Florida has reported 29 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year.

The bacterial infection has resulted in five deaths across the state in 2025.

Vibrio vulnificus is found in warm, brackish seawater and can be contracted by eating raw shellfish or through open wounds.

It's been nearly a month since a new case of Vibrio vulnificus, also called , was reported in Florida, but the latest data from the state shows the number has gone up by one.

The new case was reported in Hernando County, the FDOH said as of Oct. 10, bringing the total to 29.

The state chart fails to include a row for Miami-Dade with no reason given. In September, there was one case reported in that county.

Five people have reportedly died after contracting t

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