Once largely confined to the Gulf Coast, flesh-eating bacteria cases have surged along the East Coast, with an 800% increase from 1988 to 2018, according to the CDC.
FLESH-EATING BACTERIA: Josh Munoz says he was visiting his family in Rosenberg when he noticed something strange on his leg.
A local family says their father is fighting for his life and his limbs. They say he contracted a flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing in New Jersey.
A Georgia nursing home resident who died from a scabies infestation is believed to be eaten alive over the course of several months or years.
A woman in Oregon is fighting to raise awareness after her 8-year-old son died from a rare flesh-eating disease.
Seafood is a staple along the Texas Gulf Coast. While lots of people enjoy raw oysters, few think about the health risks.