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Signs and symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus infection can include: Watery diarrhea, often accompanied by stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and fever For bloodstream infection: fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure, and blistering skin lesions For [cdc.gov]

The patient may also experience fever, chills, fatigue and vomiting. Consuming food that is contaminated with V. vulnificus may occasionally cause fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain. [chp.gov.hk]

Signs and symptoms Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection causes symptoms of gastro including: watery diarrhoea (occasionally bloody diarrhoea) abdominal cramps nausea vomiting fever headache. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

BACKGROUND: Penetrating injury by fish fins is common and often overlooked. Vibrio spp. are known worldwide for their virulence, quickly causing soft-tissue infection and lethal septicaemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fishermen in saltwater should carry basic disinfectant (chlorine bleach mixed 1 part bleach to 4 parts fresh water or tincture of iodine or antibiotic ointment) and apply it if the skin is punctured while handling fishing tackle, bait or fish. [louisianasportsman.com]

Raw or undercooked oysters or other shell fish from the bay can also carry the bacteria and make those who eat the fish sick. [wtop.com]

Lucie, died July 20 from a Vibrio vulnificus infection, two days after he was poked by the fin of a fish he'd just pulled from the lagoon. [eu.tcpalm.com]

But if patients experience redness or swelling around the wound, or they have chills, sweats and general malaise, they should head to the doctor. “Those are all alarm signals that the infection is severe and needs to be addressed,” says Pic-Aluas. [wtop.com]

The most common symptoms include the following: Cellulitis – a not uncommon skin infection that may be accompanied by fever and associated symptoms such as chills, fatigue, malaise, and aching muscles. [loyno.edu]

The patient may also experience fever, chills, fatigue and vomiting. Consuming food that is contaminated with V. vulnificus may occasionally cause fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain. [chp.gov.hk]

Necrotic lesions should be debrided and amputation may occasionally become necessary Key Findings Symptoms Abdominal Pain Chills Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Nausea Painful Skin Lesions Vomiting Signs Coma Confusion Hypotension Lymphadenopathy Stupor Swelling [logicalimages.com]

The most common symptoms include the following: Cellulitis – a not uncommon skin infection that may be accompanied by fever and associated symptoms such as chills, fatigue, malaise, and aching muscles. [loyno.edu]

"What we tell people to look for is localized pain," Guarisco said. "If the area around the wound gets hot or stays red. Certainly if you see red streaks going up a limb, get to the doctor right away. [montgomeryadvertiser.com]

Vibrio Infection Symptoms & Signs Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). [medicinenet.com]

If diarrhea is present, close attention to volume repletion and replacement of lost electrolytes are needed. [msdmanuals.com]

V. parahaemolyticus, V. mimicus, and V. hollisae usually cause food-borne outbreaks of diarrhea, typically involving inadequately cooked seafood (usually shellfish). [merckmanuals.com]

The rates of ETEC diarrhea seems to have undergone a decrease compared to what has been described earlier although it is still the second most common cause of bacterial diarrhea [2], [5], [30], [46]. [journals.plos.org]

Therefore the following signs and symptoms are present: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain or cramps Diarrhea Fever Chills The diarrhea results in profuse watery stool. [healthhype.com]

Children signs of dehydration, such as thirst and decreased urination, lethargy, dry mouth, sunken eyes, feeling faint on standing fever abdominal pain bloody diarrhoea any symptoms in a child less than 12 months of age. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Other symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus infection include; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, chills and the formation of blistering skin lesions. [visitflorida.org]

If eaten in food, symptoms of the infection include vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. If contracted through a wound, the infection can cause skin breakdown and ulcers. [foodsafetynews.com]

Eating raw shellfish – especially oysters – contaminated with Vibrio may cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. [msdh.ms.gov]

People over the age of 60 and anyone with a weakened immune system are particularly vulnerable to serious infections. Last year 57 cases of vibrio infection were reported, the highest number in a decade. [wtop.com]

Jun;133(3):383-91. 3 Fishermen should prepare this solution daily, as bleach solutions weaken over time. [waterandhealth.org]

Without treatment, death can occur within hours. () An estimated 3-5 million cases of cholera and over 100,000 deaths occur each year around the world. [flybase.org]

These cases occur almost exclusively in males over the age of 50 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus infection include; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, chills and the formation of blistering skin lesions. [visitflorida.org]

Symptoms and signs resemble those of food poisoning and include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Avoiding raw shellfish is one step toward prevention of vibriosis. [medicinenet.com]

If you notice any symptoms of fever, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain after eating shellfish or crabs, or if there is increased swelling, redness, pain, or blistering at the site of a cut or sore, call your health care provider immediately [thebaynet.com]

Symptoms of Vibrio food-borne infection include the normal foodborne illness symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea but may also include fever, sepsis (infection of the blood), and other severe or life-threatening conditions like shock (rapid onset [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]

(MORE: 6 Scary Diseases You Can Catch While Swimming ) At its mildest, after ingestion, the infection can cause a stomach flu similar to other forms of food poisoning. [weather.com]

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Useful links Hand hygiene Keeping areas clean Preventing food poisoning at home Collecting a faecal sample Exclusion periods from childcare, preschool, school and work 1 – In South Australia the law requires doctors and laboratories to report some infections [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Symptoms and signs resemble those of food poisoning and include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. Avoiding raw shellfish is one step toward prevention of vibriosis. [medicinenet.com]

Symptoms appeared within a few hours to 3 days after injury, with 50% of patients developing symptoms within 24h; three patients were hypotensive upon admission; one patient received antibiotic therapy only and eight required emergency fasciotomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Over 50% of the patients with primary septicemia die and the mortality rate exceeds 90% among those who become hypotensive. [ehagroup.com]

Diagnostic Pearls Vibrio septicemia is characterized by the abrupt onset of chills, fever, headache, myalgias, vomiting, and diarrhea 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of raw oysters, and sometimes followed by hypotension. [logicalimages.com]

Medical therapy consists of: Prompt initiation of effective antibiotic therapy (doxycycline or a quinolone) Intensive medical therapy with aggressive fluid replacement and vasopressors for hypotension and septic shock to correct acid-base and electrolytes [en.wikipedia.org]

Vibrio food-borne infection include the normal foodborne illness symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea but may also include fever, sepsis (infection of the blood), and other severe or life-threatening conditions like shock (rapid onset of dizziness, confusion [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]

Either type of infection (wound infections or gastrointestinal illness) may be complicated by life-threatening blood stream infections, with fevers and chills, blood-tinged blistering skin lesions, decreased blood pressure, confusion, altered consciousness [conditions.health.qld.gov.au]

Necrotic lesions should be debrided and amputation may occasionally become necessary Key Findings Symptoms Abdominal Pain Chills Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Nausea Painful Skin Lesions Vomiting Signs Coma Confusion Hypotension Lymphadenopathy Stupor Swelling [logicalimages.com]

Signs and symptoms Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection causes symptoms of gastro including: watery diarrhoea (occasionally bloody diarrhoea) abdominal cramps nausea vomiting fever headache. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Diagnostic Pearls Vibrio septicemia is characterized by the abrupt onset of chills, fever, headache, myalgias, vomiting, and diarrhea 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of raw oysters, and sometimes followed by hypotension. [logicalimages.com]

She denied any accompanying symptom such as fever, chills, headache, tinnitus, hearing impairment, diarrhea, or flatulence. She did not have a history of diabetes mellitus, end-stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, or an immunocompromised condition. [hindawi.com]

Symptoms include watery and/or bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, fever, and chills. Symptoms can occur anywhere from 4 to 36 hours after consumption but generally start after about 15 hours. [blogs.ifas.ufl.edu]

Other bad prognostic signs included a systolic blood pressure of less than or equal to 90 mm Hg, decreased platelet counts, and leukopenia. The combination of hepatic dysfunction and diabetes mellitus was also associated with a poor outcome. [emedicine.medscape.com]

platelet count Abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea In some cases the infection causes swelling in the lymph nodes (called lymphadenitis ). [draxe.com]

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

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

Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection is a notifiable condition1 How Vibrio parahaemolyticus is spread Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection can be acquired by eating raw or undercooked shellfish or drinking contaminated water. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Cholera (toxigenic Vibrio cholerae 01 or 0139) Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio vulnificus Other Vibrio infections [dshs.state.tx.us]

For Additional Information CDC: Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus fact sheets [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]