WFLA August 28, 2026 • 13:15

Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots? - WFLA

By Zach Kaplan

Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots? - WFLA

Scientists have recently documented the bacteria spreading to places that were once too cold for it to survive.

(NewsNation) As water temperatures continue rising, Vibrio, or the dangerous bacteria that can cause a flesh-eating disease, may become even more common.
Vibrio naturally occurs in warm, brackish co… [+1822 chars]

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