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Vibrio cholerae non-O1 primary septicaemia following a large thermal burn
1Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Australia.
Abstract:
A case of primary septicaemia with a Vibrio cholerae not agglutinable with O group 1 sera is reported in a burn patient. This appears to be the first reported case of this organism causing infection in a burn patient. The case is discussed, highlighting the difficulties encountered in treating this unexpected organism and the course of the infection in this patient. It is probable that the organism was obtained during first aid for the burn wound.
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