The bane of coastal marine environment: A fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus associated cellulitis and septicaemia.
Indian J Med Microbiol
; 39(3): 386-388, 2021 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram negative motile bacterium known to cause fatal septicaemia and wound infection. It is commonly associated with the consumption of under-cooked seafood or exposure to marine environment. We report a case of a 55 year old male patient, who was presented with right lower limb cellulitis and septicaemia due to V. vulnificus. V. vulnificus infection in India are rare. However, increasing reports of V. vulnificus from India recommends considering the pathogen while dealing necrotising fasciitis especially in the proximity of marine environment.
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Assunto principal:
Vibrioses
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Sepse
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Fasciite Necrosante
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Vibrio vulnificus
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Índia