Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases hit August peak
By The BriefBrief
Florida health officials reported the highest number of flesh-eating bacteria cases so far this year during August. The state documented the peak in its ongoing tracking of infections, marking the month with the most cases to date.
WHO:Florida health officials
WHAT:Documented the highest number of flesh-eating bacteria cases so far this year during August
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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