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Fourth Floridian dies from flesh-eating bacteria tied to raw or undercooked oysters

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Health officials in Florida report a fourth fatality from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium often linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters. This recent death involved an individual aged 75 to 79 from Broward County. In total, Florida has recorded 21 cases of the bacteria this year, with significant numbers of cases and deaths also reported in Louisiana and Texas. People with certain pre-existing medical conditions are notably at higher risk, being 80 times more likely to develop severe infections than healthy individuals.

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A fourth person in Florida has died from a flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, which is commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters. The death was reported by the Florida Department of Health on Thursday. This latest victim was between the ages of 75 and 79, from Broward County. The total number of cases in Florida for 2026 stands at 21, with previous deaths occurring in Bay, Palm Beach, and Marion counties.

The bacteria can be contracted through eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Health officials noted that people with pre-existing medical conditions are 80 times more likely to develop a bloodstream infection from this bacterium compared to healthy individuals. Over the past decade, 2022 and 2024 saw some of the highest numbers of cases and deaths in Florida due to Vibrio vulnificus infections.

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A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said. asserted

officials → die → oysters

The death was included Thursday in the Florida Department of Health’s updated fatality count for the deadly flesh-eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus. asserted

death → include → bacterium

The individual was from Broward County and between the ages of 75 and 79, WSFA reported. asserted

WSFA → report → 75

It remains unclear exactly how the person contracted the infection. uncertain

person → remain → infection

Previous deaths were attributed to residents of Bay, Palm Beach and Marion counties, according to the state’s health department. uncertain

deaths → attribute → department

“Most people get vibriosis by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters,” the Florida Department of Health said. asserted

Department → get → Health

According to the department’s website, Florida has reported 21 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in 2026. uncertain

Florida → accord → 2026

In the last 10 years, 2022 and 2024 reported some of the highest numbers of cases and deaths in the region. asserted

2022 → report → region

“A recent study showed that people with these pre-existing medical conditions were 80 times more likely to develop Vibrio vulnificus bloodstream infections than healthy people,” Florida health officials said. asserted

officials → show → people

Severe infections can cause symptoms including fever, chills, decreased blood pressure, also known as septic shock, and blistering skin lesions. asserted

infections → cause → shock

In some cases, wound infections can lead to tissue damage requiring amputation. asserted

infections → lead → amputation

Elsewhere along the Gulf Coast, Louisiana has reported 15 cases and six deaths this year as of Sept. 9, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. uncertain

Louisiana → report → Health

Fourteen of the cases were attributed to wound or seawater exposure. asserted

Fourteen → attribute → exposure

The Texas Department of State Health Services says Texas typically sees an average of 33 cases per year. asserted

Texas → say → year

Mississippi reported three cases as of August, according to the state’s health department. uncertain

Mississippi → report → department

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