Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus

22 verified updates • corroborated by 10 independent sources • tracked since August 6, 2026

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Aug 06, 06:00 PM 1 source: Yahoo
2nd person dies in Florida from 'flesh-eating' bacteria found in oysters and swimming water: How to reduce your risk of a Vibrio vulnificus infection
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Aug 06, 06:30 PM 1 source: NOLA.com
5 dead, 4 hospitalized from Vibrio, a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal Louisiana waters
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Aug 06, 08:30 PM 1 source: CBS News
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
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Aug 07, 05:00 AM 1 source: CBS News
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
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Aug 07, 06:30 AM 1 source: ABC News
Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater - ABC News
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Aug 07, 07:00 AM 1 source: ABC News
Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater
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Aug 07, 07:30 AM 1 source: ABC News
Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater - ABC News
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Aug 07, 02:30 PM 1 source: Fox News
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
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Aug 08, 12:00 PM 1 source: USA Today
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
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Aug 08, 02:00 PM 1 source: The New York Times
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
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Aug 08, 03:00 PM 1 source: USA Today
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
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Aug 08, 03:30 PM 1 source: The New York Times
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
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Aug 08, 05:30 PM 1 source: NBC News
Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths
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Aug 08, 06:30 PM 1 source: The New York Times
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
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Aug 08, 08:30 PM 1 source: NBC News
Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths
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Aug 09, 02:00 AM 1 source: USA Today
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
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Aug 09, 03:00 AM 1 source: NBC News
Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths
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Aug 09, 04:30 AM 1 source: USA Today
5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana
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Aug 09, 05:00 AM 1 source: NBC News
Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths
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Aug 09, 07:30 AM 1 source: The New York Times
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
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Aug 09, 05:30 PM 1 source: wfla.com
Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus
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Aug 09, 06:00 PM 1 source: WFLA

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