Florida confirma 12 infecciones por Vibrio y primera muerte en 2026

Florida confirma 12 infecciones por Vibrio y primera muerte en 2026

El Departamento de Salud de Florida confirmó la primera muerte por Vibrio vulnificus en 2026 y señaló que se han registrado 12 casos de la infección en la temporada actual. Anteriormente, la agencia había anunciado la primera fatalidad del año y un total de 12 casos en todo el estado, incluida una muerte en el condado de Palm Beach, y había recomendado precauciones al manipular mariscos crudos o al entrar en aguas costeras cálidas.

Actores

Florida Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elderly Florida resident

Ubicaciones

Palm Beach County, Florida, USA Hillsborough County, Florida, USA Lee County, Florida, USA Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA Okaloosa County, Florida, USA St. Johns County, Florida, USA Marion County, Florida, USA Polk County, Florida, USA

Artículos

1 de agosto de 2026
1 en total
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead

Yahoo • 1 de ago 17:37

State health officials confirmed 12 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection this year, including a fatality in Palm Beach County, and urged precautions when handling raw shellfish or entering warm coastal waters.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 7% Centro
31 de julio de 2026
1 en total
1 dead and 12 infected by ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ that invade waters and seafood along Florida’s coast
1 dead and 12 infected by ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ that invade waters and seafood along Florida’s coast

The Independent • 31 de jul 17:07

The Florida Department of Health confirmed one fatality and 12 infections from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria linked to warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, across multiple counties.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 8% Centro
30 de julio de 2026
3 en total
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria infections in Florida: 1 dead, 12 confirmed cases, health officials report
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria infections in Florida: 1 dead, 12 confirmed cases, health officials report

WPLG Local 10 • 30 de jul 23:16

The Florida Department of Health said an elderly patient died from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, marking the first fatality this year, and confirmed a total of 12 cases across the state.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
First flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026 recorded in this state
First flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026 recorded in this state

Yahoo News UK • 30 de jul 20:56

Florida health officials confirmed the state's first death of 2026 caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium linked to raw seafood and brackish water exposure, amid 12 reported cases this season.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 7% Centro
How flesh-eating bacteria spreads and who's at risk
How flesh-eating bacteria spreads and who's at risk

USA Today • 30 de jul 20:56

Florida health officials confirmed a death linked to Vibrio vulnificus, the bacterium that can cause severe tissue infection, marking the first fatal case of the year.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
29 de julio de 2026
2 en total
Florida reports first 2026 death from flesh-eating bacteria. How to reduce your risk of Vibrio vulnificus infection before dining or swimming in the ocean.
Florida reports first 2026 death from flesh-eating bacteria. How to reduce your risk of Vibrio vulnificus infection before dining or swimming in the ocean.

Yahoo • 29 de jul 21:41

Florida health officials confirmed the state's first death this year from the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium, adding to a total of 12 cases in the state and highlighting ongoing risks from the pathogen in warm coastal waters.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 9% Centro
What US states have seen flesh-eating bacteria cases this year?
What US states have seen flesh-eating bacteria cases this year?

New York Post • 29 de jul 18:43

Florida health officials confirmed the state's first fatal Vibrio vulnificus infection in 2026, adding eleven other cases, while Alabama reported its first vibriosis case earlier this year.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 8% Centro
27 de julio de 2026
2 en total
Flesh-eating bacteria tracker 2026: Cases in Florida, Alabama and Connecticut
Flesh-eating bacteria tracker 2026: Cases in Florida, Alabama and Connecticut

FOX Weather • 27 de jul 21:47

Florida health officials confirmed the state's first death from the flesh-eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, while Alabama and Connecticut have also reported infections this year.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year

FOX 13 Tampa Bay • 27 de jul 01:20

The Florida Department of Health confirmed one fatality among 11 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the first such death recorded in 2026.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
26 de julio de 2026
1 en total
Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026
Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026

FOX Weather • 26 de jul 19:09

The Florida Department of Health confirmed one death among 11 Vibrio vulnificus cases reported in Palm Beach County this year, highlighting increased risk after severe weather events.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 22% Centro
24 de julio de 2026
1 en total
Floridian becomes first to die of flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus in 2026
Floridian becomes first to die of flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus in 2026

New York Post • 24 de jul 18:53

An 80-84-year-old patient in Palm Beach County died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, marking the first death from the bacterium in the United States this year.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 8% Centro