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HealthQuiet 31d · day 37

Third Vibrio vulnificus death reported in Florida this year

Florida health officials confirm a third fatality from the flesh-eating bacterium in 2026.

What to know

  • A third death from Vibrio vulnificus has been confirmed in Florida in 2026.
  • Florida has reported at least two vibriosis deaths annually since 2017, suggesting a consistent seasonal risk.
  • Vibrio vulnificus is a flesh-eating bacterium associated with warm ocean waters.

Florida Department of Health Health authority

Third Vibrio vulnificus death reported in Florida this year
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The record 7 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Third Florida Fatality From Flesh-Eating Bacteria press · Google News · Health · 98.7 The Gator - The Palm Beaches Rock Station · 31d ago
  2. Three Deaths in Florida Linked to Vibrio vulnificus Infections in 2026 press · Google News · Health · Flanagan & Bodenheimer · 31d ago
  3. summary covers to here · Aug 24, 5:37 PM · 2 pieces above arrived after
  4. 3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida press · The Hill · Sophia Fanning · 31d ago · +3 outlets
  5. ‘Flesh-eating' bacteria linked to 3 deaths in Florida this year press · Google News · Health · NBC 6 South Florida · 32d ago
  6. 3rd person dies in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria: Department of Health press · Google News · Health · WFLA · 34d ago
  7. ‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria claims third Florida victim this year press · Google News · Health · WPEC · 34d ago
  8. Florida reports 3rd Vibrio vulnificus death press · Google News · Health · Outbreak News Today · 36d ago