title: Vibrio vulnificus infection of the upper extremity.
abstract: Vibrio vulnificus is a potentially limb- and life-threatening infection. This pathogen should be suspected in any patient with a rapidly progressive infection who has a history of saltwater contact. Although the infection may occur in otherwise healthy individuals, V vulnificus has a proclivity for patients with underlying chronic disease, particularly hepatic dysfunction. Prompt recognition and immediate treatment with antibiotics and possibly surgical débridement may prevent amputation or death.
authors.affiliation: Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, 1441 Woodstead Court, Suite 300, Woodlands, Texas 77380, USA.
authors.forename: Munir A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Angela M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pettit
authors.forename: Steven F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Viegas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections; D014735:Vibrio Infections; D041261:Vibrio vulnificus
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents