Coverage dated October 17, 2022 to October 19, 2022

Surge of 'flesh-eating' bacteria infections plagues Florida following Hurricane Ian

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Lee and Collier counties in Florida saw increases in flesh-eating bacterial infections after Hurricane Ian.

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CBS News
Dangerous flesh-eating bacterial infections increased in Florida after Hurricane Ian (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 17, 2022
CBS News's feed description
An increase in infections with a rare flesh-eating bacteria was reported in Florida in the days after Hurricane Ian due to catastrophic flooding from the storm.
Deseret News
Hurricane Ian leaves ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in its wake (opens Deseret News)
Published Oct 17, 2022
Deseret News's feed description
Florida sees massive spike in Vibrio vulnificus, a life-threatening disease
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Spike in Florida County After Hurricane Ian (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Oct 17, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Florida residents dealing with the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Ian now need to be concerned about a spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, health
Washington Times
Hurricane Ian sparks outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida county (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 17, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Flooding from Hurricane Ian has caused a rise in cases of a flesh-eating bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis, which breaks down tissue and can require amputation.
Fox News
Florida officials report record number of infections caused by 'flesh-eating' bacteria after Hurricane Ian (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 17, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Southern Florida officials are warning the public to take precautions as Vibrio vulnificus infections have spiked in the state following the impact of Hurricane Ian.
WTHR Indianapolis
Southwest Florida county sees spike in 'flesh-eating' bacteria after Hurricane Ian (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Oct 18, 2022
WTHR Indianapolis's feed description
Lee County has seen an "abnormal" increase in infections due to impacts from the storm.
Tucson
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria amid Ian concerns (opens Tucson)
Published Oct 18, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian. The state Department of Health
PBS NewsHour
Flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Florida following Hurricane Ian (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Oct 18, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian. The state Department of Health reports that as of Friday there have been 65 cases of vibrio vulnificus infections and 11 deaths in Florida this year.
Digital Journal
Flesh-eating bacteria cases surge in Florida after Hurricane Ian (opens Digital Journal)
Published Oct 18, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Florida's Department of Health has reported a rise in cases of the flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus.
The Guardian
Florida issues warning over flesh-eating bacteria in wake of Hurricane Ian (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 18, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Lee county sees increase ion bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in warm, brackish waters and can lead to injury and even death
Wyoming Public Media
A rare but dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is infecting Florida residents (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Oct 18, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Hurricane Ian caused storm surges of up to 12 feet, leaving behind warm, brackish floodwaters where Vibrio vulnificus thrives.
NBC News
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacterial infections (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 18, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The state health department has reported 65 vibrio vulnificus infections and 11 deaths this year, compared to 34 cases and 10 deaths in 2021.
Tucson
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria after Hurricane Ian (opens Tucson)
Published Oct 18, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Florida Sees Spike in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases, Deaths in Area Hit by Hurricane Ian (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 18, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Florida has seen a rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases and deaths in the county hit by Hurricane Ian. What is the disease and symptoms, and how many people have died?
The Daily Caller
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Sickness Surges In Florida Since Hurricane Ian (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 18, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Florida is experiencing a surge in flesh-eating bacterial infections in areas devastated by Hurricane Ian in September.
FOX 35 Orlando
Flesh-eating bacterial infections on the rise in some Florida counties following Hurricane Ian (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Oct 18, 2022
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Hurricane Ian bought more than just storm surges and coastal flooding to the sunshine state. The deadly storm bought along a life-threatening flesh-eating bacterial infection that nearly doubled in the state since last year.
Live Science
Surge of 'flesh-eating' bacteria infections plagues Florida following Hurricane Ian (opens Live Science)
Published Oct 19, 2022
Live Science's feed description
Lee and Collier counties in Florida saw increases in flesh-eating bacterial infections after Hurricane Ian.
Washington Examiner
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections after Hurricane Ian (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 19, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Florida communities are facing another rising threat post-Hurricane Ian. This time, it's flesh-eating bacteria.

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