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Vibrio fluvialis, an unusual pediatric enteric pathogen.
1Emergency Medicine & Trauma Center, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Vibrio fluvialis, a rare cause of infant diarrhea in the US, was identified in a child with mild symptoms. This finding suggests considering seafood consumption in diagnosing pediatric diarrhea cases.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Vibrio species are known causes of gastroenteritis, typically associated with seafood consumption or exposure to warm coastal waters.
- Previous reports of Vibrio infections in the United States have primarily focused on adult populations.
Observation:
- A case of infant diarrhea was linked to Vibrio fluvialis, an enteric pathogen.
- This marks the first reported instance of Vibrio fluvialis infection in a child within the United States.
Findings:
- The affected infant presented with an unusually mild clinical course.
- Hospitalization and antibiotic treatment were not required for this patient.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Vibrio fluvialis in the differential diagnosis for pediatric diarrhea.
- A history of seafood consumption or exposure to seawater in patients or their contacts may indicate a potential source.