New fatal infection case prompts warnings about coastal bacteria

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Florida health officials confirmed a second death in 2026 linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but life-threatening bacteria found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish. Authorities have issued warnings about the increased risk of infection along the coast.

Florida health officials have confirmed a second death in 2026 linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially life-threatening bacteria found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish.