Flesh-Eating Organisms Making the News: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
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Flesh-Eating Organisms Making the News: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
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Published September 11, 2025
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss troublesome organisms making headlines. Together, they explore:
- Vibrio vulnificus (01:09): How people get this “flesh-eating” bacteria, how it affects patients, and a recent case that brought it into the spotlight.
- Staying safe (03:44): Discover when to seek medical attention and how knowledge can protect you as Vibrio vulnificus bacterium becomes more prevalent.
- New World screwworm (06:50): How this parasitic infection damages human tissue, how it was previously eradicated, and why it's making the news again.
- ABCs of protection (12:16): A simple reminder to avoid exposure, use bug spray, and wear protective clothing to shield against hazardous organisms.
- Laboratory as first line of defense (13:34): Laboratorians have a critical role in identification and monitoring broader trends when these types of cases arise.
Resources
- A-Zs for prevention and exposure risks
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