Japan Faces Surge in Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Infections, Nearing 1,000 Cases: What’s Causing This Rare Disease?

Medicine & Technology Jun 18, 2024

Japan faces a surge in deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria infections, nearing 1,000 cases. Discover the causes and implications of this rare disease. Read more!

Hurricane Ian Unleashes Silent Threat: Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak in Florida

Oct 25, 2023

Hurricane Ian in September 2022 led to a study using genome sequencing and data showing Vibrio bacteria's impact. Read the article for more details.

CDC Issues Urgent Health Alert: Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Strikes U.S. East Coast, Claiming 5 Lives

Sep 04, 2023

Rising sea temperatures increase Vibrio vulnificus infections in the Eastern U.S., typically seen in the Gulf Coast's warmer waters. Read the article to learn more about this flesh-eating bacteria.

Rare 'Flesh-Eating' Bacterial Infection Claims Lives: Northeast Region on High Alert as Vibrio vulnificus Strikes

Aug 18, 2023

Health officials alert as the rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, living in coastal waters claimed three lives in New York and Connecticut. Continue reading to learn more details.

Spanish Man Almost Loses Leg to Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Third Reported Case with Multiple Lesions

Aug 05, 2023

A Spanish man contracted a rare kind of flesh-eating bacteria which almost led to a leg amputation. Learn more about this condition in this article.

Global Warming Increases Risk of Fatal Bacterial Infection as Flesh-Eating Bacteria Migrate Up The East Coast

Mar 27, 2023

Researchers estimate that by 2041--2060, diseases will have spread to key population centers in New York due to the worsening global warming. Read the article to find out more.

Rare Case of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Eyelid: Indian Patient Recovers After Swift Treatment

Feb 16, 2023

Discover how an Indian man survived a rare case of flesh-eating bacteria in his eyelid. Learn about the treatment and warning signs. Continue reading now.

Louisiana Man Contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus, Recovering in Intensive Care Unit

Jun 24, 2022

Experts caution the public going to beaches about the flesh-eating disease called necrotizing fasciitis from bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. A man contracted the disease and is currently recovering in the intensive care unit.

Flesh-Eating Ulcers: Are Endangered Possums The Culprit?

Apr 02, 2021

The flesh-eating ulcers or Buruli ulcer which was reported earlier in Australia has now reached a remarkably high number of cases.

Simple Cut Leads to Flesh-eating Bacterial Infection Sending 6-year-old Boy to the OR for Multiple Surgeries

Jun 05, 2020

Imagine a simple cut turning into a flesh-eating bacteria. Although this might seem like a nightmare for many, this has occurred for some people. One of these cases includes a six-year-old boy who underwent multiple surgeries after contracting necrotizing fasciitis. Click the link above to read the full story.