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Invasive Vibrio choleraeInfection Following Burn Injury

Authors :
Regules, Jason A.
Horvath, Lynn L.
Chung, Kevin K.
Source :
Journal of Burn Care & Research; May 2008, Vol. 29 Issue: 3 p551-554, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Vibrio choleraeis a pathogen predominantly appreciated for its potential to produce life-threatening watery diarrhea, usually without invasive disease. However, nonepidemic forms, which are present worldwide, may have a severe invasive presentation, especially among those with liver disease or other immunocompromised states. We present a case of invasive infection (pulmonary, wound, and bacteremia) by nonepidemic V. cholerae, in a soldier that sustained burn injury in Iraq. Multiple factors, to include burn injury and water exposure, likely contributed to this presentation. A brief discussion of the pertinent literature is included.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1559047X and 15590488
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Burn Care & Research
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs52179466
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BCR.0b013e31817111f6