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Vibrio mimicus wound infection in a burn patient

Anne Yang1, Mohamed Yassin1, Tung Phan2

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Radiology Case Reports
|April 26, 2021
PubMed

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This case study highlights a rare polymicrobial burn wound infection caused by Vibrio mimicus (V. mimicus). Prompt surgical treatment and antibiotics led to good patient improvement, underscoring V. mimicus as a potential human pathogen.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Burn injuries represent a significant global health challenge, associated with high morbidity and mortality.
  • Burn wound infections are a critical complication, substantially increasing fatality rates in burn patients.
  • Polymicrobial infections complicate burn management and treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male sustained severe burn and traumatic injuries from a firework explosion.
  • The patient developed a polymicrobial burn wound infection.
  • The infection involved Vibrio mimicus (V. mimicus), a bacterium not commonly associated with burn wounds.

Findings:

  • The case involved a polymicrobial infection including V. mimicus in a severe burn wound.
  • The patient received surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy.
  • The patient showed good clinical improvement following treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential of V. mimicus to act as a human pathogen in burn wound infections.
  • Highlights the importance of comprehensive microbiological assessment in complex burn cases.
  • Suggests the need for awareness among clinicians regarding V. mimicus in burn wound infections, even if rare.
Keywords:
BurnV mimicuspolymicrobial infectiontrauma

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