1 in 5 die after rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria strikes US coasts; Know the symptoms and how to stay safe

A surge of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, is impacting US coasts, leading to multiple deaths and infections. The bacteria thrives in warm waters and enters through wounds or raw shellfish consumption. Health officials urge immediate medical care for symptoms like swelling and blisters, emphasizing prevention through wound care and avoiding raw seafood to combat this fast-moving threat.