castle. Johns County, Fla. The Ministry of Health, Florida said in 2025 that four people were killed in a flesh bacteria, including St. Jones County.
The department said 11 people contracted a bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus.
There were three different deaths in Bay, Bro Word, and Hillsburgh.
One of the 11 cases is in Duval County, but he is not dead. In 2023, there were two cases in Duval and one person died. In 2024, there were four cases and two deaths.
In 2025, there were two cases in St. Jones County, and one person died.
According to the FDOH, Vibrio Vulnificus is generally part of the Vibrio group called “Halophilic” because it usually lives in warm seawater and needs salt.
How do people infect Vibrio Vulnificus?
Officials said that people could be infected when they eat raw, especially oysters. Bacteria are often separated from the warm coast and other shellfish in summer.
It is naturally found in warm seawater, and those who are wounded can be directly contacted with seawater. There is no evidence of the transmission of personal transmission of Vibrio Vulnificus.
What type of disease does Vibrio Vulnificus cause?
Vibrio Vulnificus intake can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. In addition, the skin may be infected when the open wound is exposed to warm seawater.
How common is Vibrio Vulnificus infection?
Rarely, but not reported. Between 1988 and 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received reports of more than 900 infections from the Gulf Coast stocks that occur in most cases.
Prior to 2007, there was no national surveillance system, but CDC worked with Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi to monitor the events of the Gulf Coast area.
What is the tip for preventing Vibrio Vulnificus infection?
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Do not eat raw oysters or reproduction
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Pass the shellfish (oysters, shells, mussels)
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For shells in the shells a) Boil until the shell opens and boil for 5 minutes or B) cook for 9 minutes after steam until the shell opens. Do not eat shellfish that do not open while cooking. Boil the squeaky oysters for more than 3 minutes and fry with oil at least 10 minutes at 375 ° F.
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Avoid cross -contamination of other foods with juice of cooking seafood and juice of seafood and juice of products.
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After cooking, eat shellfish immediately and keep the leftover food.
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Open wounds or broken skin are exposed to warm salt or brain water or exposed to harvested reproductions in such water.
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Wear a protective clothing (for example, gloves) when dealing with reproductive fish.
How is Vibro Vulnificus infection treated?
If you are suspected of infection, antibiotics improve survival, so you should start treatment immediately. In patients with wound infections, the cutting of infected limbs may be required.
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