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Fatal sepsis from Vibrio vulnificus in a hemodialyzed patient
N Stabellini1, A Camerani, D Lambertini
1Divisione di Nefrologia, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italia.
Nephron
|March 13, 1998
Abstract:
Vibrio vulnificus, a particularly virulent halophilic vibrio, has been isolated from the blood and skin necrotic lesion of a hemodialyzed patient with sepsis. The patient has had exposure of the skin to seawater. Various chronic conditions including renal failure have a great risk for developing septicemia due to V vulnificus. It is necessary to inform persons with liver diseases or immunocompromising conditions of hazards associated with the consumption of undercooked seafood and seawater exposure.