Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus In US Oceans, What's The Real Risk Of Going To The Beach?

Sharks and riptides are the most common fears cited among beachgoers, but a potential killer that's much smaller is raising alarm along the Gulf Coast. The predator is a microscopic, flesh-eating bacterium that attacks quickly and causes a severe, life-threatening illness. The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, kill one in three people who become infected and thrive in warm, saltwater environments. With summer beach weather on its way, some have wondered whether the threat of the bacterium means famil...