Florida Vibrio vulnificus infections rise. Where new cases were reported - Pensacola News Journal

Florida has reported 22 cases and four deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections so far this year. The rare flesh-eating bacteria is found in brackish water and raw seafood. Infections can occur when open wounds are exposed to contaminated water or by eating raw oysters. Florida's Vibrio vulnificus infections now total 22 cases and four deaths, according to the latest health department update on the rare brackish-water bacterium found in raw seafood that can quickly and severely damage human flesh.

Florida Department of Health data , updated on Sept. 17, added another confirmed case in Santa Rosa County as of the period ending Sept. 12. The health department does not release identifying details, but the victim is described as being between 25 and 29 years old.