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Florida has reported 33 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria, so far this year.

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

The bacteria is found in warm, brackish seawater and can infect people through open wounds or by eating raw seafood.

Two more cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the horrific infection nicknamed the "flesh-eating" bacteria , have been reported according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health.

The new cases were in Lee and Nassau counties, a Friday, Dec. 5 update reported, bringing the yearly listed statewide total to 33.

Five people have reportedly died from Vibrio vulnificus so far this year. The deaths occurred in Bay County, Broward County, Hillsborough County and St. John’s County

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