If you enjoy swimming or eating seafood, you might be surprised to learn about a bacteria that can turn a fun day into a serious health risk. We'll uncover how Vibrio vulnificus, often called 'flesh-eating bacteria,' is spreading to new areas and what you need to know to stay safe.
Vibrio vulnificus is trending because it's showing up in new places, including cooler waters like those off New York and Connecticut.
Historically, this bacteria was mostly found in warmer, brackish waters of the Gulf Coast states.