Learn why staph bacteria are so tough to remove from skin, causing infections that can sometimes spiral out of control.

In 2025, there have been 23 vibrio vulnificus cases and five deaths in Florida. Where is Vibrio most commonly found?

As of August 21, 2025, the Florida Department of Health has reported new cases of Vibrio vulnificus. Here's where.

Health officials and doctors are trying to get ahead of any potential problems and inform the public about cases of New World ...

The adult screwworm is actually a fly, but it’s most dangerous in its larval stage. Flies lay their eggs in the fresh wounds or orifices of warm-blooded animals — it mostly affects livestock but can ...

Painful skin wounds or sores. Bleeding from open sores. Feeling larvae movement within a skin wound or sore, nose, mouth, or eyes. Seeing maggots around or in open sores.

Vibrio vulnificus is a potentially fatal infection that can be contracted by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing cuts to brackish water.

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed ...

If you have an open wound or broken skin, avoid warm salt or brackish water, if possible. Cover your wound with a waterproof bandage if it could come into contact with coastal water, raw seafood ...