Fatal sepsis from Vibrio vulnificus in a hemodialyzed patient

被引:5
作者
Stabellini, N
Camerani, A
Lambertini, D
Rossi, MR
Bettoli, V
Virgili, A
Gilli, P
机构
[1] Arcispedale S Anna, Div Nefrol, I-44100 Ferrara, Italy
[2] Arcispedale S Anna, Lab Anal Chim Clin & Microbiol, I-44100 Ferrara, Italy
[3] Arcispedale S Anna, Dermatol Clin, I-44100 Ferrara, Italy
来源
NEPHRON | 1998年 / 78卷 / 02期
关键词
Vibrio vulnificus; septicemia; hemodialysis;
D O I
10.1159/000044916
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Vibrio vulnificus, a particularly virulent halophilic vibrio, has been isolated from the blood and skin necrotic lesion of a hemodialyzed patient with sepsis, The patient has had exposure of the skin to seawater. Various chronic conditions including renal failure have a great risk for developing septicemia due to V. vulnificus. It is necessary to inform persons with liver diseases or immunocompromising conditions of hazards associated with the consumption of undercooked seafood and seawater exposure.
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页码:221 / 224
页数:4
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