Redditor johnboy9210 retrieved a football from a stagnant koi pond one day and contracted necrotizing fasciitis, the infamous flesh-eating disease. Fortunately, we don’t have to experience the ...

Although it’s known for its gruesome photos, flesh-eating bacteria sometimes looks like nothing at all: Many patients have no sign of visible infection, which makes the condition difficult for ...

Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, including one in Bay ...

In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. By all accounts, flesh-eating disease is as dreadful as it sounds ...

The bacteria behind necrotizing fasciitis tend to like water, so if you have any open wounds (or even a killer sunburn), avoid hitting up the hot tub or jumping in a lake. 3. It's not contagious.

Eleven people in Florida, including one in Lee County, have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" ...

Man Diagnosed With 27th Case of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Texas This Year Warning: There are pictures in this post some may find disturbing. By Tess Koman Published: Jun 28, 2016 12:39 PM EDT ...

Cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria are happening throughout the U.S. Here’s what you need to know. (Photo illustration: Erik Carter for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) At least eight people ...

As the unexpected and rapid death of an 8-year-old boy in Oregon demonstrated, flesh-eating disease, otherwise known as necrotizing fasciitis, can quickly maim or even kill even the healthiest of ...

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like something out of a horror movie. But unfortunately, it’s a real thing. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning healthcare providers to be ...