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Two deaths from Vibrio vulnificus have been reported in Bay County, Florida, bringing the state total to five in 2025.

Florida has seen a total of 16 Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2025, with infections reported in various counties.

Vibrio vulnificus, commonly 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.

A second person has died in Bay County from Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called , according to new data released Aug. 7 from the .

That brings the state total to five deaths so far in 2025. FDOH also reported that cases, including the one in Bay, rose statewide to 16.

The five deaths happened in , the FDOH said. The three new cases are in Escambia, Flagl

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