Galveston reports few Vibrio cases as Gulf Coast sees surge

Click2Houston • 13 Aug 21:36

Galveston County reported five Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, all linked to wounds, while neighboring Louisiana sees a sharp increase, prompting officials to advise beachgoers to monitor water conditions.

KFDM • 13 Aug 01:35

A Texas coroner cautioned residents about the risk of serious Vibrio vulnificus infections, noting recent cases in neighboring Louisiana that have led to amputations and deaths, while state health data show four infections in Texas so far in 2026.

WESH • 12 Aug 22:03

Florida health officials say 14 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis, have been confirmed this year, while a survivor urges caution for anyone with open wounds near warm water.

Yahoo Health • 12 Aug 21:17

Health officials say seven recent deaths in Florida and Louisiana were caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare bacterium transmitted through raw seafood or brackish water, and urge precautions for at-risk individuals.

CBS News • 12 Aug 16:02

Health officials say cases of Vibrio vulnificus are increasing in Maryland and Virginia waters, urging swimmers and seafood consumers to take preventive measures.

FOX Weather • 11 Aug 12:40

Five Louisiana residents have died after Vibrio vulnificus infections, and nine people have been hospitalized this year, prompting health officials to warn the public about risks from warm coastal waters.

CBS News • 10 Aug 15:05

At least seven deaths from the flesh-eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus have been reported in Florida and Louisiana this year, prompting warnings about exposure through wounds or raw shellfish.

wesh.com • 09 Aug 22:36

The Florida Department of Health confirmed that a Marion County resident died from Vibrio vulnificus, marking the state’s second fatal case in 2026 and bringing the year’s total to 14 confirmed infections.

PBS • 09 Aug 17:35

Nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus have been confirmed in Louisiana this year, with five deaths, prompting officials to advise beachgoers on preventive measures.

AP News • 09 Aug 16:09

Nine cases of the severe Vibrio vulnificus bacteria have been confirmed in Louisiana this year, resulting in five deaths, prompting officials to advise beachgoers on preventive measures.

The New York Times • 08 Aug 17:16

Louisiana health officials reported five deaths and four hospitalizations from Vibrio vulnificus infections acquired through wounds exposed to warm coastal water, part of a broader rise in cases across the Gulf Coast.

USA Today • 08 Aug 15:37

Louisiana health officials said five people have died and nine have been hospitalized with Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, a rise from the ten-year average.

Fox News • 07 Aug 19:22

The Louisiana Department of Health said five people have died and nine have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria linked to warm coastal waters, after entering seawater with open wounds.

KY3 • 07 Aug 15:35

The Louisiana Department of Health said five people have died and four have been hospitalized with Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, a rise compared with the state’s ten-year average.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 07 Aug 09:52

The state health department said nine Vibrio vulnificus cases have been confirmed this year, five of which were fatal, and urged residents to avoid exposing wounds to seawater.

CBS News • 06 Aug 22:00

Louisiana health officials say five people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in 2026, part of a total of nine hospitalized cases, while similar fatalities have been recorded in Florida.

NOLA.com • 06 Aug 19:45

Five people in Louisiana have died and four remain hospitalized after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm coastal waters, according to the state health department.

Yahoo • 06 Aug 14:26

Florida health officials confirmed a second fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but severe bacterial infection, bringing the U.S. total to two deaths this year.