Finger Necrotizing Fasciitis and Septicemia Caused by Vibrio vulnificus.
Surg Infect (Larchmt)
; 25(4): 329-331, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Vibrio vulnificus infections develop rapidly and have high mortality and disability rates. Vibrio vulnificus can cause local wound infection, gastroenteritis, or septicemia. Case Presentation In this case, an 86-year-old male was accidentally stabbed in the middle of his right thumb while cleaning whitewater fish and came to the emergency department with high fever and painful swelling of the right hand. Physical examination revealed hemorrhagic bullae in the right hand. Emergency surgery and bacterial culture were performed. Because of timely antibiotic use and surgical treatment, the patient eventually recovered and was discharged from the hospital.Conclusions:
This case suggests that the possibility of Vibrio vulnificus should be considered in cases of severe infection of the extremities, even without a history of seafood consumption or seawater exposure. Early recognition, rational choice of antibiotic agents, and timely wound debridement can substantially improve the prognosis of patients and reduce mortality.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vibrioses
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Sepse
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Fasciite Necrosante
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Vibrio vulnificus
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Surg Infect (Larchmt)
Assunto da revista:
BACTERIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China