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Florida grapples with rising Vibrio vulnificus infections from water exposure

Florida has logged 14 cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, including a child in Brevard County; doctors warn that while the flesh-eating bacteria is rare, it can rapidly injure tissue (necrotizing fasciitis) after an open wound in warm saltwater or brackish water or from undercooked shellfish, with higher risk for people with weakened immunity; a survivor recounts a 2025 infection that cost her a leg, highlighting the seriousness and urging vigilance and early treatment if symptoms develop.

via WESH|

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Leprosy Resurgence: Central Florida Emerges as Hotspot, CDC Warns

Central Florida accounted for 81% of leprosy cases reported in Florida and nearly 20% of cases reported nationally, according to the CDC. A recently published research letter suggests that Central Florida is an endemic location for leprosy, with several cases showing no clear evidence of zoonotic exposure or traditional risk factors. The incidence of leprosy in the US has been historically uncommon but has gradually increased in recent years, with Florida being among the top reporting states. The transmission of leprosy is not fully understood, but prolonged person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets is considered the most recognized route of transmission.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|

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