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Florida has reported 30 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year.

Five deaths from the infection have been recorded in Florida in 2025.

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

Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the horrific infection also called "flesh-eating" bacteria , has been reported in Florida according to the latest data from the state Health Department .

The new case was reported in Lee County, FDOH reported on Oct. 30, bringing the yearly listed total to 30. A case in Miami-Dade was listed at the FDOH as recently as September but does not appear now. The FDOH has not responded to questioning about the change.

Five people have repor

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