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Vibrio parahaemolyticus Induced Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Atypical Organism Causing an Unusual Presentation

Asim Ahmad1, Lisa Brumble2, Michael Maniaci3

  • 1Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
|January 24, 2014
PubMed

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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe bacterial infection. This case highlights Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a rare cause of NF, emphasizing its rapid progression from mild symptoms to severe tissue damage.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening bacterial infection.
  • It involves necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and fascia, often leading to severe morbidity and mortality.
  • Physician unfamiliarity with NF contributes to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
  • To illustrate the deceptive initial presentation of this severe infection.
  • To underscore the importance of recognizing Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a potential pathogen in NF.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Clinical and microbiological data review.
  • Literature review on Vibrio parahaemolyticus and necrotizing fasciitis.

Main Results:

  • A patient developed necrotizing fasciitis due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
  • Initial symptoms were misleadingly benign.
  • Rapid progression to severe necrotizing fasciitis occurred, demonstrating devastating sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus, though uncommon, can cause severe necrotizing fasciitis.
  • Early recognition of subtle signs is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Prompt treatment is essential to improve outcomes in patients with Vibrio-associated NF.

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