#vibrio-bacteria

#vibrio-bacteria

“Are you looking for that flesh-eating bacteria?” she asked. “We’re looking into it,” they replied, hoping not to frighten her. The woman turned back toward the ocean, her curiosity satisfied. As she walked away, Kumar noticed that she had scrapes and bruises on her body. A few minutes later, he watched her step into the waves. He shook off a chill and returned to the task at hand.

Vibriosis is a serious infection caused by Vibrio bacteria, which thrive in warmer, low-salinity coastal waters. Climate change exacerbates conditions for these bacteria, increasing infection risks.