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Development of a More Sensitive and Specific Chromogenic Agar Medium for the Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Other Vibrio Species
Published on: November 8, 2016
[Septic shock after exposure to Vibrio vulnificus]
Klaus Theede1, Peter Pfeiffer, Hanne Skovbjerg
1Amager Hospital, Medicinsk Center. klaus@theede.se
Abstract:
Vibrio vulnificus (Vv) is a rare cause of infections in Denmark. In this case, a patient suffering from chronic diseases developed wound infection, severe sepsis and despite adequate treatment, septic shock after exposure to seawater and fish. The fact that the condition was caused by Vv was not identified until the results of the blood cultures. Vv is the cause of primary sepsis, wound infections and gastroenteritis. The infection is treated with fluid resuscitation, broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical intervention. In low-incidence areas as in Denmark, there should be an obligation to notify the health authorities about infection with Vv to ensure proper monitoring of and focus on these cases.
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