Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Health experts are warning that warming ocean temperatures are contributing to the spread of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria. The infection can cause necrotizing fasciitis, which is potentially fatal if not treated immediately.
Vibrio vulnificus infections are spreading across the U.S. because of climate change. CDC/Colorized by James Gathany Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself Published: August 11, 2026 5:07pm EDT https://theconversation.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-are-devouring-limbs-in-warming-waters-worldwide-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-289554 https://theconversation.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-are-devouring-limbs-in-warming-waters-worldwide-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-289554 Link copied Share article Share article
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