“Flesh-Eating Bacteria” Is a Scary Phrase. The Microbiology Behind Vibrio vulnificus Is Even More Interesting.
September 30, 2026
Quick Facts Organism: Vibrio vulnificusType: Gram-negative, curved, rod-shaped bacteriumHabitat: Warm saltwater and brackish coastal waterCommon sources: Open wounds exposed to coastal water, raw or undercooked shellfishHighest risk: People ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS, , WaterTags: Environmental Microbiology, Flesh Eating Bacteria, IFAS, Soil And Water Sciences, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Vibrio Vulnificus