Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis with sepsis presenting with pain in the lower legs in winter: a case report

Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis with sepsis presenting with pain in the lower legs in winter: a case report

Abstract Background Vibrio vulnificus infections develop rapidly and are associated with a high mortality rate. The rates of diagnosis and treatment are directly associated with mortality. Case presentation We describe an unusual case of a 61-year-old male patient with chronic liver disease and diab...

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Main Authors: Weihua Di, Jing Cui, Hui Yu, Xiao Cui, Huanlan Sa, Zhong Fu, Bingjin Fu, Guofeng Guan, Rui Du, Cuijie Shao, Yong Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Vibrio vulnificus
V. vulnificus infection
Lower leg pain
Necrotizing fasciitis
Sepsis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07655-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07655-1

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