Cellulitis caused by Vibrio alginolyticus.
A case of cellulitis, resulting in a recurrence of a leg ulcer is presented due to the unique association of its bacterial flora, consisting exclusively of V. alginolyticus and of its clinically rapid expansion after seabathing.
D000328:Adult; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012623:Seawater; D014735:Vibrio Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014871:Water Microbiology