The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and is fatal for 1 in 5 people ...

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as ...

Health experts advise beachgoers to cover open wounds with waterproof bandages before entering coastal waters as cases emerge ...

The 'fleshing-eating' disease caused by the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium is expected to increase with rising oceanic ...

Vibrio bacteria naturally occur in coastal waters. Here's what Alabama beachgoers should know about symptoms and prevention.

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and cases are occurring earlier in the season than in previous years ...

It's rare, but be warned. Vibrio vulnificus, the horrific infection nicknamed the "flesh-eating" bacteria that ...

Following a trio of fatal cases in the Northeast, the CDC is alerting healthcare professionals to suspect Vibrio vulnificus infection, which requires rapid treatment to reduce mortality. CDC issued a ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding beachgoers not to go into the water with an open wound after a resident died from a rare infection. The Rhode ...

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At least three people have died after contracting infections from a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be caused by eating raw seafood such as oysters or swimming in warm saltwater, New York and ...