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    Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise to record level after hurricanes in Florida

    The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down.

    Liz Freeman
    C. A. Bridges
    Thao Nguyen
    USA TODAY NETWORK...
    Oct 22, 2024

    NAPLES, Fla. − Florida has seen a surge of flesh-eating bacteria cases in recent weeks after parts of the state were inundated with heavy rain and flooding due to back-to-back hurricanes, according to state health department data.

    There have been 74 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in 2024, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health, equaling the record set in 2022 when Hurricane Ian and other devastating storms hit the state. Of this year's cases, the data also shows that there have been 13 deaths statewide linked to Vibrio vulnificus infections.

    Vibrio vulnificus is a naturally occurring but potentially fatal bacterial infection that thrives in warm floodwaters when hurricanes and tropical storms push a mix of fresh and saltwater upstream into canals and rivers. The water carries pollutants, sewage and debris.

    The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down. Treatment may require limb amputation to stop the rapid flesh deterioration, and the infection can be fatal.

    "While floodwaters are present, there is an increased risk of Vibrio infections, such as Vibrio vulnificus, which can be life-threatening," the state health department warned in a news release before Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, pushing a wall of water ashore and dumping rain across the state.
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    The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and can cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down.


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    Vibrio vulnificus


    Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that normally lives in warm seawater and is part of a group of vibrios that are called “halophilic” because they require salt.

    Vibrio vulnificus infections are rare.

    Vibrio vulnificus is a naturally occurring bacteria in warm, brackish seawater.

    Water and wounds do not mix. Do not enter the water if you have fresh cuts or scrapes.

    IMPORTANT: Individuals who are immunocompromised, e.g chronic liver disease, kidney disease, or weakened immune system, should wear proper foot protection to prevent cuts and injury caused by rocks and shells on the beach.

    CONFIRMED CASES OF VIBRIO VULNIFICUS
    ~ 2022 2022 2023 2023 2024 2024
    County Cases Deaths Cases Deaths Cases Deaths
    Alachua 0 0 1 0 2 0
    Bay 3 1 1 0 1 0
    Brevard 4 1 1 0 5 0
    Broward 2 1 3 1 1 0
    Charlotte 1 0 2 1 4 1
    Citrus 2 2 2 1 3 0
    Clay 0 0 0 0 1 0
    Collier 3 0 1 0 1 0
    Duval 2 0 2 1 4 2
    Escambia 5 1 4 0 4 0
    Gadsden 0 0 1 0 0 0
    Hernando 1 0 1 0 3 1
    Highlands 1 1 0 0 0 0
    Hillsborough 0 0 4 2 7 2
    Lake 0 0 1 0 0 0
    Lee 28 8 4 0 5 0
    Leon 1 0 1 0 1 0
    Manatee 1 0 1 1 0 0
    Okaloosa 2 0 4 0 1 0
    Palm Beach 0 0 0 0 2 2
    Pasco 0 0 2 1 4 1
    Pinellas 1 0 0 0 14 1
    Polk 1 1 1 1 0 0
    St. Lucie 0 0 1 0 0 0
    Santa Rosa 4 0 0 0 2 0
    Sarasota 1 0 6 2 2 0
    Seminole 1 1 1 0 2 2
    Sumter 0 0 0 0 1 0
    Volusia 2 0 0 0 2 0
    Walton 0 0 0 0 2 1
    Washington 0 0 1 0 0 0
    Total: 74 17 46 11 74 13
    Updated 4:54 p.m. ET, Tue Oct. 22, 2024


    Cases in Florida since 2015:

    Historical Data Cases Deaths​
    2015 45 14
    2016 46 10
    2017 50 11
    2018 42 9
    2019 27 2
    2020 36 7
    2021 34 10
    2022 74 17
    2023 46 11
    2024 74 13
    Updated 4:54 p.m. ET, Tue Oct. 22, 2024

    * In 2022 Collier and Lee Counties experiences unusual increase due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian.

    ‡ In 2024 Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties experiences unusual increase due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED​​​​​ QUESTIONS
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    FLORIDA HEALTH MINUTE: VIBRIO VULNIFICUS

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    Last Modified Date: Oct 22, 2024 4:57:12 PM

    Last Reviewed Date: Oct 22, 2024 4:57:12 PM


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    Source: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/...s/76192990007/

    Flesh-eating bacteria infections rise to 80 cases, 16 deaths with new Alachua fatality
    C. A. Bridges USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
    17 hours ago

    There was another death last week and three more cases of infection from the Vibrio vulnificusa or so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health. As of Friday, Nov. 8, that brings the total to 80 cases and 16 deaths this year.

    Most of them occurred since October when large areas of the state were flooded by back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton. Vibrio vulnificusa requires brackish saltwater to spread.

    That surpasses the 74 cases reported in 2022 when Hurricane Ian smashed Florida, with 17 deaths.

    The new death was in Alachua County. New cases were reported in Alachua, Hernando and Pasco counties, although the FDOH did not specify if floodwaters were a factor. Vibrio also can be contracted by eating raw or undercooked seafood...

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      Vibrio vulnificus
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      Confirmed Cases of Vibrio Vulnificus
      ~ 2022 2022 2023 2023 2024 2024
      County Cases Deaths Cases Deaths Cases Deaths
      Alachua 0 0 1 0 3 1
      Bay 3 1 1 0 1 0
      Brevard 4 1 1 0 5 0
      Broward 2 1 3 1 1 0
      Charlotte 1 0 2 1 4 1
      Citrus 2 2 2 1 3 0
      Clay 0 0 0 0 1 0
      Collier 3 0 1 0 1 0
      Duval 2 0 2 1 4 2
      Escambia 5 1 4 0 4 0
      Gadsden 0 0 1 0 0 0
      Hernando 1 0 1 0 4 1
      Highlands 1 1 0 0 0 0
      Hillsborough 0 0 4 2 8 2
      Lake 0 0 1 0 0 0
      Lee 28 8 4 0 5 0
      Leon 1 0 1 0 2 0
      Manatee 1 0 1 1 0 0
      Okaloosa 2 0 4 0 1 0
      Palm Beach 0 0 0 0 2 2
      Pasco 0 0 2 1 5 1
      Pinellas 1 0 0 0 15 3
      Polk 1 1 1 1 0 0
      St. Lucie 0 0 1 0 0 0
      Santa Rosa 4 0 0 0 2 0
      Sarasota 1 0 6 2 2 0
      Seminole 1 1 1 0 2 2
      Sumter 0 0 0 0 1 0
      Volusia 2 0 0 0 2 0
      Walton 0 0 0 0 2 1
      Washington 0 0 1 0 0 0
      Total: 74 17 46 11 80 16
      Updated 9:19 a.m. ET, Fri Nov. 08, 2024



      Cases in Florida since 2015:
      2015 45 14
      2016 46 10
      2017 50 11
      2018 42 9
      2019 27 2
      2020 36 7
      2021 34 10
      2022 74 17
      2023 46 11
      2024 80 16
      Updated 9:19 a.m. ET, Fri Nov. 08, 2024

      * In 2022 Collier and Lee Counties experiences unusual increase due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian.

      ‡ In 2024 Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties experiences unusual increase due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

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