Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae sepsis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome.
Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae is an encapsulated bacterium, ubiquitous in the marine environment and generally considered to be non-pathogenic. However, it is known to cause diarrheal illness, wound infection, and bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts. Here we have describe non-O1, non-O139 V. cholerae sepsis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome following exposure to sea-water. Interestingly, the exposure occurred remotely 4 months prior to the onset of nephrotic syndrome. The occurrence of florid sepsis after a prolonged interval from the time of exposure is peculiar and raises the possibility of an association between occult Vibrio sepsis and nephrotic syndrome.
Department of Nephrology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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George
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Fredrick
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Mohapatra
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Veeraraghavan
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Kakde
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Valson
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Basu
Immunocompromised; nephrotic syndrome; non-O1; non-O139; sepsis; vibrio cholera