CDC HAN Advisory: Severe V. vulnificus Infections

The CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) issued a health advisory to notify healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health departments about recent reports of fatal Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus) infections, including wound and foodborne infections. Vibrio bacteria naturally live in coastal waters, and the Vibrio vulnificus species thrives in warmer waters. During July and August 2023, the U.S. has experienced above-average coastal sea surface temperatures and several states have reported severe and fatal V. vulnificus infections. Read more about recommendations for healthcare providers, laboratories, public health departments, and the public.