Vibrio Vulnificus: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Vibrio Vulnificus

Vibrio Infection

What is Vibrio vulnificus? [visitflorida.org]

There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of Vibrio vulnificus. How can Vibrio vulnificus infection be diagnosed? [floridahealth.gov]

/vibrio-vulnificus/. [visitflorida.org]

Achlorhydria

Vulnificus and other usually uncommon infections of organisms found in food ( more commonly from seafood); all these complaints and many other collectively may prove fatal [atomictherapy.org]

There is higher possibility of certain infections such as Vibrio vulnificus that occur from the consumption of seafood. [primehealthchannel.com]

[…] ataxia and gait disorders ;also psychological disorders like weak memory, mood disorders personality disorders, hallucinations etc. these patients are prone to infection of Vibrio [atomictherapy.org]

Cellulitis

Exposing a wound to warm, salt water may lead to cellulitis from Vibrio vulnificus. [dermatology.about.com]

Pasteurella multocida Co-amoxiclav; if allergic to penicillin: doxycycline and metronidazole Freshwater exposure Aeromonas hydrophila Ciprofloxacillin Salt-water exposure Vibrio [emed.ie]

Vibrio vulnificus infections. Calderwood SB, ed. UpToDate. Waltham, MA: UpToDate Inc. [dermatology.about.com]

Foodborne Disease

Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio vulnificus causes gastroenteritis, wound infection, and severe bloodstream infections. People with liver diseases are especially at high risk. [fightbac.org]

[…] parahaemolyticus Vibrio vulnificus Yersinia enterocolitica Resources For more information on food and food safety, please visit the following links: https://www.foodsafety.gov [health.pa.gov]

[…] infection 4-96 hours Watery (occasionally bloody) diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever 2-5 days Undercooked or raw seafood, such as shellfish Vibrio vulnificus [fda.gov]

Klebsiella

[…] cholerae Cholera Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio alginolyticus Plesiomonas shigelloides Pseudomonadales Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas infection Moraxella [en.wikipedia.org]

HACEK Legionellales Legionella pneumophila/Legionella longbeachae Legionnaires' disease Coxiella burnetii Q fever Thiotrichales Francisella tularensis Tularemia Vibrionaceae Vibrio [en.wikipedia.org]

Necrotizing Fasciitis

[…] contaminated seafood or a wound gets contaminated with seawater containing Vibrio vulnificus. [medicinenet.com]

Vibrio vulnificus infection often occurs in warm regions, frequently leading to necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, and death. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

FLORIDA DEPT OF HEALTH - VIBRIO VULNIFICUS AWARENESS Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that is rampant in warm ocean waters and especially in raw shellfish like oysters and mussels [nnff.com]

Thigh Cellulitis

Exposing a wound to warm, salt water may lead to cellulitis from Vibrio vulnificus. [verywell.com]

vulnificus, due to salt water exposure, eg coral injury Aeromonas hydrophila from fresh or salt water exposure, eg following leech bites Erysipelothrix ( erysipeloid ), in [dermnetnz.org]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

Enterobacter Infection

vulnificus infection 041.85 Excludes gram-negative anaerobes ( 041.84 ) Applies To Aerobacter aerogenes Gram-negative bacteria NOS Mima polymorpha Serratia ICD-9-CM Volume [icd9data.com]

[…] cholerae Cholera Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio alginolyticus Plesiomonas shigelloides Pseudomonadales Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas infection Moraxella [ipfs.io]

vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B96.89 Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B97 Viral agents as the cause [icd10data.com]

Bacterial Myositis

Report of a case in temperate climate]. 61 Antunez Diaz M...Gomez Diaz J 6658095 1983 29 Acute bacterial myositis caused by Vibrio vulnificus. 61 Kelly MT...McCormick WF 7241733 [malacards.org]

Acute bacterial myositis caused by Vibrio vulnificus. JAMA 246:72-73. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 124. Kern, L., C. Rassbach, and M. Ottolini. 2006. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Serratia Infection

[…] cholerae Cholera Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio alginolyticus Plesiomonas shigelloides Pseudomonadales Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas infection Moraxella [ipfs.io]

vulnificus infection 041.85 Excludes gram-negative anaerobes ( 041.84 ) Applies To Aerobacter aerogenes Gram-negative bacteria NOS Mima polymorpha Serratia ICD-9-CM Volume [icd9data.com]

Legionellales Legionella pneumophila / Legionella longbeachae Legionnaires' disease Coxiella burnetii Q fever Thiotrichales Francisella tularensis Tularemia Vibrionaceae Vibrio [ipfs.io]

Food Poisoning due to Bacillus Cereus

[…] parahaemolyticus intoxication A05.4 Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication A05.5 Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication A05.8 Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications [icd10data.com]

[…] infection 4-96 hours Watery (occasionally bloody) diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever 2-5 days Undercooked or raw seafood, such as shellfish Vibrio vulnificus [fda.gov]

[…] parahaemolyticus 4 to 96 hours Abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea (occasionally bloody) 2 to 5 days Undercooked or raw seafood Vibrio vulnificus 1 [aafp.org]

Male Periurethral Cellulitis

Vibrio vulnificus is the usual pathogen. Type III infections share clinical similarities to Type II infections and may spread rapidly. [merckmanuals.com]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

Skin Infection

vulnificus infection Dishwasher Poultry processor Cannery processor Bartender Work continuously with wet hands Candida paronychia Groundskeeper Aquarium keeper Clean pools [haz-map.com]

Vibrio vulnificus, a cause of septic shock characterised by blood-filled blisters. [dermnetnz.org]

[…] infected meat or poultry Erysipeloid Streptococcal suis skin infection Viral warts Fisher Touch infected fish or shellfish Erysipeloid Mycobacterium marinum skin infection Vibrio [haz-map.com]

Gas Gangrene

vulnificus infection Group A Streptococcus infection Rhabdomyolysis [1] Pyomyositis The differential diagnoses listed here are not exhaustive. [amboss.com]

It also can be caused by group A streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Vibrio vulnificus. Clostridium is found nearly everywhere. [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] surrounding degenerative tissue(muscle, skin fat, subcutaneous tissue ) Presence of organisms; without inflammatory infiltrate [1] Differential diagnoses Necrotizing fasciitis Vibrio [amboss.com]

Brill-Zinsser Disease

Legionellales Legionella pneumophila / Legionella longbeachae Legionnaires' disease Coxiella burnetii Q fever Thiotrichales Francisella tularensis Tularemia Vibrionaceae Vibrio [infogalactic.com]

Cellulitis of the Foot

Exposure to warm, salt water, such as from a walk on the beach, especially in those with liver or alcohol problems, can lead to Vibrio vulnificus. [verywell.com]

vulnificus, due to salt water exposure, eg coral injury Aeromonas hydrophila from fresh or salt water exposure, eg following leech bites Erysipelothrix ( erysipeloid ), in [dermnetnz.org]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

Gram Negative Bacterial Infection

vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B96.89 Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B97 Viral agents as the cause [icd10data.com]

Legionellales Legionella pneumophila / Legionella longbeachae Legionnaires' disease Coxiella burnetii Q fever Thiotrichales Francisella tularensis Tularemia Vibrionaceae Vibrio [en.wikipedia.org]

Shigella Enteritis

[…] parahaemolyticus (005.4); and Vibrio vulnificus (005.81). [fortherecordmag.com]

Microorganisms causing infection include bacteria such as Salmonella spp, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, and Yersinia [fortherecordmag.com]

Chronic Pelvic Cellulitis

[…] parahaemolyticus intoxication 46 A054 Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication 47 A055 Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication 48 A058 Other specified bacterial foodborne [hive-worx.com]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

[…] infection, unspecified 42 A050 Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication 43 A051 Botulism food poisoning 44 A052 Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication 45 A053 Foodborne Vibrio [hive-worx.com]

Amebic Cystitis

[…] parahaemolyticus intoxication A054Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication A055Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication A058Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications [cms.gov]

[…] botulism (A48.51) wound botulism (A48.52) A05.2 Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication Includes: Enteritis necroticans Pig-bel A05.3 Foodborne Vibrio [app.drchrono.com]

Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome

Legionellales Legionella pneumophila / Legionella longbeachae Legionnaires' disease Coxiella burnetii Q fever Thiotrichales Francisella tularensis Tularemia Vibrionaceae Vibrio [en.wikipedia.org]

Hemochromatosis

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that naturally thrives in warm coastal waters. [livestrong.com]

vulnificus primary septicemia, but few accounts of persons with hemochromatosis and V. vulnificus wound infection. [doi.org]

As seen in Known Unknowns, patients with hemochromatosis are more susceptible to infections such as vibrio vulnificus, which are also strengthened by iron. [house.wikia.com]

Hemochromatosis-Related Cardiomyopathy

Infections -such as Listeria, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Vibrio vulnificus-seen in iron overloaded and dialysis patients Hereditary Hemochromatosis is Diagnosed by: In order [gwumc.edu]

vulnificus infections from eating seafood Listeria monocytogenes Yersinia enterocolica Salmonella enteritidis (serotype Typhymurium) Klebsiella pneumoniae Escherichia coli [en.citizendium.org]

Hemochromatosis, iron and septicemia caused by Vibrio vulnificus. Archives of Internal Medicine 151, 1606-1609. [sickle.bwh.harvard.edu]

Bacterial Infections

Raw shellfish could also carry vibrio vulnificus. Health officials have urged people to cook shellfish and oysters. [foxnews.com]

Vibrio vulnificus is a rare, "flesh-eating" bacteria that can be found in warm seawater. [coldflu.about.com]

Vibrio vulnificus, a cause of septic shock characterised by blood-filled blisters. [dermnetnz.org]

CDK4-Linked Melanoma

Haemophilus influenzae, in children with facial cellulitis Anaerobes, Eikenella, Streptococcus viridans, due to human bite Pasteurella multocida, due to cat or dog bite Vibrio [dermnetnz.org]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

vulnificus. [merckmanuals.com]

Gastroenteritis due to Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7

[…] parahaemolyticus 4 to 96 hours Abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea (occasionally bloody) 2 to 5 days Undercooked or raw seafood Vibrio vulnificus 1 [aafp.org]

Fig. 10.21 Vibrio cel Page 143 and 144: Aeromonas hydrophila www.buddycom.c Page 145 and 146: Aeromonas hydrophila Page 147 and 148: I. [yumpu.com]

[…] cramps, diarrhea, fever, sudden onset of severe nausea and vomiting 24 to 48 hours Unrefrigerated or improperly refrigerated cream pastries, meats, and potato or egg salad Vibrio [aafp.org]

Chondritis of the External Ear

[…] parahaemolyticus intoxication 46 A054 Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication 47 A055 Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication 48 A058 Other specified bacterial foodborne [hive-worx.com]

Shigella Sonnei

[…] cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium difficile, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella gallinarum, Salmonella [lens.org]

[…] pseudotuberculosis, Escherichia coli, Shigella flexneri, Shigella sonnei, Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella boydii, Helicobacter pylori, Helicobacter felis, Gastrospirillum hominus, Vibrio [lens.org]

Leg Cellulitis

vulnificus, due to salt water exposure, eg coral injury Aeromonas hydrophila from fresh or salt water exposure, eg following leech bites Erysipelothrix ( erysipeloid ), in [dermnetnz.org]

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

Haemophilus influenzae, in children with facial cellulitis Anaerobes, Eikenella, Streptococcus viridans, due to human bite Pasteurella multocida, due to cat or dog bite Vibrio [dermnetnz.org]

Cellulitis of the Face

Aeromonas hydrophilia, Vibrio vulnificus, and other bacteria are causes of cellulitis that develops after exposure to freshwater or seawater. [medicinenet.com]

Vibrio vulnificus, Pseudomonas, and Aeromonas are common bacteria in such situations. [emedicinehealth.com]