Vibrio sepsis in a cirrhotic patient.
Vibrio vulnificus should be suspected in any soft tissue infection occurring after exposure to the marine environment. Early recognition followed by appropriate antibiotic therapy and debridement of involved tissue are essential features in the treatment of these infections.
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Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014735:Vibrio Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy