Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida rise after back-to-back hurricanes
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Florida health officials warned residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters because of the rising number of cases involving a flesh-eating, life-threatening bacteria.
Data from the state’s health department shows 70 cases of Vibrio bacteria have been reported in 2024, which are responsible for 11 deaths. When compared to figures from 2022, the stats are similar to when Hurricane Ian damaged Collier and Lee counties, FOX 13 in Tampa reported. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
The rise in cases in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties, the health department noted, was due to impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
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