Flesh-eating bacteria are becoming more pervasive—here’s why
Brackish water, like the water found in some wetlands, can foster the growth of certain microbes that thrive in warm, nutrient-rich conditions. Photograph by Stefania Pelfini la Waziya, Getty Images Climate change is creating the conditions for grisly pathogens like Vibrio to thrive in global waterways. After scratching his leg…
bubmagSeptember 15, 2025