Florida health officials are warning residents to stay out of floodwaters, as flesh-eating bacteria have surged following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Vibrio vulnificus is a dangerous bacteria that can enter the body through uncooked or undercooked shellfish or while swimming or wading through contaminated brackish seawater with open wounds or scratches. Once inside, the flesh-eating bacteria can lead to fatal complications like large, spreading blisters that destroy tissues, sepsis, and shock.
