Flesh Eating Bacteria on the Rise: A Cautionary Tale of Climate Driven Consequences The warm waters of the Gulf Coast, once a haven for sun seekers and beach lovers, have become a breeding ground for a deadly bacterium that's claiming lives at an alarming rate.
At least seven people have died from vibrio vulnificus this year alone, with multiple cases reported in Florida, Louisiana, and Maryland.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 1 in 5 people infected with vibrio vulnificus die from their wounds.