Vibrio cholerae is a major concern worldwide and usually strikes because of a lack of clean drinking water. But in the U.S., Vibrio parahaemolyticus and vulnificus are more common.

Vibrio can also spread if a wound or cut comes into contact with raw or undercooked, contaminated seafood. Many oysters are harvested from the coastal waters where the bacteria lives, per the CDC.

Mom of 6-Year-Old Has Limbs Amputated After Eating Tilapia Contaminated with Flesh-Eating Bacteria Laura Barajas had her arms and legs amputated after contracting the aggressive bacteria Vibrio ...

In Florida, which leads the nation in Vibrio vulnificus infections, spikes in cases and deaths coincide with major hurricanes, when seawater is carried on shore, triggering flooding and dumping ...

Vibrio infection is treated with antibiotics and surgery to remove dead or infected tissue, which can include amputation. In some cases, if it is not caught and treated immediately, it can be fatal.

The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria can be found in raw or undercooked seafood, saltwater, and brackish water, which is created when fresh water from a river or lake meets the salty water of the sea.

What You Need to Know. Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are rare, especially in the Northeast. But a few recent cases suggest that precautions are wise for some wading into the water.

The giant sargassum blobs piling up on the Florida coast might harbor flesh-eating bacteria. Here’s what you should know to stay safe.

Vibrio is a naturally occurring bacteria that is moving north up the East Coast as water temperature rises. Here’s what do to do if you think you’ve been infected.

Vibrio bacteria thrive at popular bathing sites like the Baltic Sea. Vibriosis is caused by Vibrio bacteria, which live naturally in brackish, warm, low-salinity coastal waters Typical European ...