The pain, said Genevieve Gallagher, was "unbelievable." The Florida woman nearly lost her life and her leg to the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus, or Vibrio, after swimming with her ...

Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading to more beaches. The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria is usually found in beaches along the Gulf Coast. But the eastern seaboard is now seeing an uptick in cases. Experts ...

NEW YORK (AP) — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat ...

A Florida father's dream getaway to a popular island destination ended in intensive care after a minor scratch on his ankle ...

In the wake of multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some people may be wondering what they can do to protect themselves while on vacation or just enjoying a day at the local swimming ...

Cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, are still increasing in the state according to new data released Aug. 21 from the Florida Department of Health. While the number of ...