Florida health officials have confirmed 11 cases of infection from the rare but potentially life-threatening bacterium Vibrio vulnificus this year. The infections have already claimed one life, with a Palm Beach County resident dying after contracting the so-called “flesh-eating” bacteria.
Although infections are uncommon, they can become serious very quickly, especially during Florida’s warmer-water season and after major storms.
What happened?
According to a report from AccuWeather, officials have not disclosed how the infection was contracted or exactly when the Palm Beach County resident died.
What is known, according to The Orlando Sentinel as reported by AccuWeather, is that the victim was between 80 and 84 years old, and the case was first reported to the state in June…