Flesh-eating bacteria found along East Coast, Gulf states

Flesh-eating bacteria found along East Coast, Gulf states

Health officials are warning beachgoers to be cautious in coastal waters after reports of deadly infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater and brackish environments. The bacteria is considered the most dangerous of more than a dozen Vibrio species. While cases remain relatively rare, Vibrio vulnificus infections are highly lethal, killing about one in five people who become infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino breaks down the latest with Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO and co-founder of Wellness and Equity Alliance.

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