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1 confirmed case of flesh-eating bacteria in Martin County

1 confirmed case of flesh-eating bacteria in Martin County
health8/25/2025

According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), five people have died in Florida this year after contracting the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), five people have died in Florida this year after contracting the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. The latest case in our viewing area is in Martin County, an... [705 chars]