Vibrio-vulnificus: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio Infection

There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of Vibrio vulnificus. [conditions.health.qld.gov.au]

How common is Vibrio vulnificus infection? Vibrio vulnificus is a rare cause of disease, but it is also underreported. [floridahealth.gov]

However, on rare occasions Vibrio vulnificus may cause life-threatening infections. [conditions.health.qld.gov.au]

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]

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]

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]

Necrotizing Fasciitis

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

Chronic kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease, has been identified as a possible risk factor for primary septicemia and wound infection by Vibrio vulnificus. [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]

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]

Risk of particular infections, such as Vibrio vulnificus (commonly from seafood) is increased. [en.wikipedia.org]

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

Providencia Infection

[…] infection of skin Morganella infection Pericarditis due to Genus Haemophilus Sepsis due to Enterobacter Small Gram-negative rods Tonsillitis due to Gram negative bacteria Vibrio [emedcodes.com]

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]

Food Poisoning

Vibrio vulnificus 1 to 7 days Raw oysters and raw or undercooked mussels, clams, and whole scallops. Can be spread through contaminated seawater. [mayoclinic.com]

Vibrio Infection Vibrio vulnificus Symptoms: Chills, fever, and/or prostration. [fightbac.org]

Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus) and Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) are bacteria that occur naturally in warm coastal areas, such as the Gulf of Mexico. [wikihow.com]

Overeating

Avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish (e.g. clams, mussels, oysters, scallops) because they could be contaminated with a bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, which is very [hepb.org]

Hemochromatosis

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

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

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]

Iron Deficiency

Hemochromatosis, iron and septicemia caused by Vibrio vulnificus. Arch Intern Med. 1991; 151 :1606–1609. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 5. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bullen JJ, Spalding PB, Ward CG, Gutteridge JM (1991) Hemochromatosis, iron and septicemia caused by Vibrio vulnificus. Arch Intern Med 151: 1606–1609. [doi.org]

Role of iron in the pathogenesis of Vibrio vulnificus infections. Infect Immun. 1981;34:503–7. PubMed Google Scholar 51. Gordeuk VR, Ballou S, Lozanski G, et al. [doi.org]

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]

Foodborne Disease

[…] parahaemolyticus Vibrio vulnificus Yersinia enterocolitica Resources For more information on food and food safety, please visit the following links: Have a question or comment [health.pa.gov]

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

Vibrio vulnificus Uncooked or raw seafood (fish or shellfish); oysters In healthy persons symptom include diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting May result in a blood infection [fsis.usda.gov]

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]

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]

Necrotizing soft-tissue infections and sepsis caused by Vibrio vulnificus compared with those caused by Aeromonas species. [healio.com]

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]

Urinary Tract Infection

Cystitis

Gas Gangrene

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

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

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

Brill-Zinsser Disease

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

Shigella Enteritis

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

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

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]

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]

Moraxella Catarrhalis

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]

Streptococcal Infection

Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in brackish water that has caused necrotizing fasciitis in swimmers who have been in infected water with open wounds. [medicinenet.com]

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]

Corneal Ulcer

To describe a corneal ulcer due to Vibrio vulnificus that resolved rapidly with antibiotic therapy alone. Case report and review of literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome

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

Pseudomonas

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]

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B96.81 Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B96.82 Vibrio [icd10data.com]