Necrotizing Infection

health

Flesh-eating bacteria is commonly used to describe certain bacteria that can cause rapidly progressive, severe tissue damage. In medical settings, clinicians may refer to necrot...

health-wellness

Along the Gulf Coast, news and conversations about flesh-eating bacteria often spark fear. This article explains which bacteria are involved, who is most at risk, how infections...

health-environment

Flesh-eating bacteria, medically termed necrotizing infection, are most commonly caused by Vibrio species and other bacteria found in warm coastal waters. In Florida, Vibrio vul...