Octava muerte por Vibrio en Florida y casi 30 casos en la Costa del Golfo

Octava muerte por Vibrio en Florida y casi 30 casos en la Costa del Golfo

Las autoridades de salud de Florida confirmaron una octava muerte por infección de Vibrio vulnificus en el condado de Bay, elevando el número de fallecimientos en la Costa del Golfo a ocho y los casos totales a casi 30 este año, informó Yahoo. La bacteria, que prospera en aguas costeras cálidas, está vinculada a la exposición al agua de mar y al consumo de mariscos crudos, añadió la fuente. Anteriormente, el Departamento de Salud de Florida registró una tercera muerte por la bacteria en 2026, informó WPEC. Las agencias de salud estatales de Florida y Luisiana confirmaron 25 infecciones y siete fallecimientos este año, según abcnews. com.

Los funcionarios advirtieron que Vibrio vulnificus puede causar infecciones graves de heridas y alimentarias, especialmente en personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados, informó LiveNOW from FOX. Genevieve Gallagher, quien perdió parte de la pierna tras contraer la infección mientras nadaba con un corte, instó a no entrar al agua con heridas abiertas, informó Yahoo. Un pescador de 38 años de Port St.  Joe fue programado para una amputación por debajo de la rodilla después de que la infección provocara una hinchazón severa y múltiples cirugías, informó el New York Post. Ben West, quien se infectó durante una salida de pesca, se someterá a una amputación tras un año de dolor crónico e hinchazón que hizo su pierna ocho veces más grande que la otra, informó Yahoo.

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Genevieve Gallagher Florida health officials Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fox 35 KKTV

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Pensacola, Florida, United States Florida, United States

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25 de agosto de 2026
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Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US
Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US

Yahoo • 25 de ago 15:26

An eighth fatal Vibrio vulnificus infection was recorded in Bay County, Florida, adding to a total of nearly 30 confirmed cases across Gulf Coast states this year, where the bacteria is linked to seawater exposure and raw shellfish consumption.

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23 de agosto de 2026
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'Flesh-eating’ bacteria claims third Florida victim this year
'Flesh-eating’ bacteria claims third Florida victim this year

WPEC • 23 de ago 15:01

The Florida Department of Health confirmed a third fatal Vibrio vulnificus infection in 2026, bringing the statewide death toll to three as cases continue to rise.

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21 de agosto de 2026
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What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf
What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf

LiveNOW from FOX • 21 de ago 17:55

Officials warn that the naturally occurring Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which thrives in warm coastal waters, can cause severe wound infections and foodborne illness, especially for people with weakened immune systems.

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19 de agosto de 2026
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Dad Who Nearly Died After Being Infected by Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Relieved to Amputate Leg 1 Year Later
Dad Who Nearly Died After Being Infected by Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Relieved to Amputate Leg 1 Year Later

Yahoo • 19 de ago 18:05

Ben West, who contracted the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus during a fishing trip, will undergo amputation after a year of chronic pain and swelling that made his leg eight times larger than the other.

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18 de agosto de 2026
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Flesh-eating bacteria caused man's leg to swell to 8 times its size
Flesh-eating bacteria caused man's leg to swell to 8 times its size

New York Post • 18 de ago 19:15

A 38-year-old fisherman from Port St. Joe, Florida, is scheduled for a below-knee amputation after a Vibrio vulnificus wound infection caused severe swelling and multiple surgeries.

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17 de agosto de 2026
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What to know about 'flesh-eating' Vibrio vulnificus bacteria after infections reported in Florida, Louisiana
What to know about 'flesh-eating' Vibrio vulnificus bacteria after infections reported in Florida, Louisiana

abcnews.com • 17 de ago 15:54

State health agencies have confirmed 25 cases of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in Florida and Louisiana this year, resulting in seven fatalities. Officials advise precautions to reduce risk from contaminated seawater and raw seafood.

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Woman Who Lost a ‘Lot of My Leg’ to Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warns ‘Do Not Shave’ Before Going into Water: ‘It’s So Serious’
Woman Who Lost a ‘Lot of My Leg’ to Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warns ‘Do Not Shave’ Before Going into Water: ‘It’s So Serious’

Yahoo • 17 de ago 15:11

Genevieve Gallagher, who lost part of her leg after a Vibrio vulnificus infection contracted while swimming with a cut, warns against entering water with open wounds as cases rise in Florida.

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