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Boynton Beach man survives flesh-eating bacteria infection after 101 days in hospital

A man in Florida has survived a 101-day hospital stay after contracting flesh-eating bacteria.

By · Published August 28, 2026  07:19 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026  18:51 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A man in Florida has survived a 101-day hospital stay after contracting flesh-eating bacteria.
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A man in Boynton Beach, Florida, has survived a 101-day hospital stay after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria infection. The infection was caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium found in warm coastal waters. The man's survival is notable for the length of his hospital stay. The man's identity and the specific circumstances of his infection have not been disclosed.

The A-Z Animals article discusses how oysters carrying the bacteria do not get sick. The Panama City News Herald reports that one person in Bay County has died from the same bacteria. The Yahoo and WPTV articles focus on the man's survival and his lengthy hospital stay. The man's identity and the specific circumstances of his infection have not been disclosed.

The A-Z Animals article discusses how oysters carrying the bacteria do not get sick. The Panama City News Herald reports that one person in Bay County has died from the same bacteria. The Yahoo and WPTV articles focus on the man's survival and his lengthy hospital stay.

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What type of bacteria did the man contract?

The man contracted Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters.

How long was the man in the hospital?

The man was in the hospital for 101 days.

Where did the infection occur?

The infection occurred in Boynton Beach, Florida.

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