Survivor of flesh-eating bacteria says she has "more appreciation" for life
As flesh-eating bacteria cases rise across the U.S., an Alabama woman is sharing her story of surviving Vibrio and the yearlong recovery ahead.
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As flesh-eating bacteria cases rise across the U.S., an Alabama woman is sharing her story of surviving Vibrio and the yearlong recovery ahead.
In Alabama, a survivor of a flesh-eating bacteria is speaking out about her fight with vibrio, a dangerous bacteria that can lead to serious illness and even death. CBS News' Kati Weis speaks with Summerlin Skipworth on her experience.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters and can be contracted through raw seafood or open wounds.
Five people in Louisiana have died this year after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria live in coastal waters and can infect people through open wounds or when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more details.
Hundreds of beaches across the U.S. are closed after advisories of high levels of bacteria in the water. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.
Florida health officials say five people have died from Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacteria, with 16 cases reported in the state as of last Thursday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides spoke with a microbiologist about the danger the bacteria poses.
Reported cases of flesh-eating bacteria are rising in Florida and Louisiana, with at least nine deaths across the states. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides explains how you can stay safe.
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Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.
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