The CDC reports that as many as 1 in 5 cases of Vibrio vulnificus end in death, much higher than other strains, according to the ...

A rare case of Vibrio vulnificus infection — a dangerous bacterium more commonly found in Gulf Coast states — was detected in ...

The U.S. is seeing a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a "flesh-eating" bacteria found in warm coastal waters, especially in Florida and Louisiana. Here's how to stay safe.

Illnesses such as Mononucleosis, known as the 'kissing disease,' can leave you incapacitated for months." Surprisingly, though, the spread of bacteria during kissing isn't all bad.

States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in ...

Before you swear off kissing (and spoon-sharing) altogether, it’s important to note that the risk of getting a cavity is likely based on your response to the bacteria, Quartley says.

Falmouth health officials say an older person has contracted a rare infection from bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" ...