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Published on: November 8, 2016
Vibrio vulnificus infection of the upper extremity
Munir A Shah1, Angela M Pettit, Steven F Viegas
1Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, 1441 Woodstead Court, Suite 300, Woodlands, Texas 77380, USA.
Abstract:
Vibrio vulnificus is a potentially limb- and life-threatening infection. This pathogen should be suspected in any patient with a rapidly progressive infection who has a history of saltwater contact. Although the infection may occur in otherwise healthy individuals, V vulnificus has a proclivity for patients with underlying chronic disease, particularly hepatic dysfunction. Prompt recognition and immediate treatment with antibiotics and possibly surgical débridement may prevent amputation or death.
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