For some, the infection has been life-threatening. As of October 25, 2024, there have been 77 cases and 15 deaths, up from 46 cases and 11 deaths in 2023. Vibrio are a group of marine bacteria that ...

Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus ... In severe cases, particularly involving Vibrio vulnificus, infections can lead to bloodstream infections, severe skin lesions, and even death.

Over the past year alone, multiple recalls have been issued because of the potential contamination of oysters with foodborne ...