Vibrio vulnificus is not rare. This episode explains why it is trending and why you should care.

You will learn:

• Where it lives, including the Gulf of Mexico and US East Coast

• How warmer waters from climate change are increasing its spread

• How people get infected from raw or undercooked seafood, especially oysters

• How open wounds exposed to contaminated water lead to severe infections

• What symptoms to watch for, including gastroenteritis, septicemia, and necrotizing wound infections

• Who is at highest risk, such as those with chronic liver disease or weakened immune systems

• How to lower your risk by avoiding raw shellfish and covering wounds

• Why fast medical treatment, antibiotics, and sometimes surgery are critical

We also share a real case of a man who died after ...