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Non-Cholera Vibrio Infections

Signs & Symptoms

 Abdominal cramps
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections] Harrison [ 1191] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Diarrhea #V_vulnificus #V_parahaemolyticus
Note: Most common with V. parahaemolyticus, due to Gastroenteritis syndrome
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections] Harrison [ 1191] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Vomiting
Ref: Harrison [ 1191] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Nausea
Ref: Harrison [ 1191] Epocrates [ History & Exam]

Physical Examination

 Bullous skin lesions
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections]
Hypotension #Vibrio_vulnificus
Note: due to Septic shock
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Confusion
Note: due to Sepsis
Ref: Epocrates [ History & Exam]

Lab / Serology

 Vibrio species in stool
Ref: Epocrates [ Tests]
Gram-negative rods in wound swab
Ref: Epocrates [ Tests]
Vibrio species isolated in ear canal
Ref: Epocrates [ Tests]

Imagin Study

Complication

 Hypotension #Vibrio_vulnificus
Note: due to Septic shock
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Mortality #Vibrio_vulnificus
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections] Epocrates [ History & Exam]
Decreased Platelet count
Note: due to Sepsis
Ref: Epocrates [ Tests]

Risk Factors

 Male
Ref: Uptodate [ Vibrio vulnificus infections]

Cause

Other