Vibrio vulnificus infection from insect bites in Shanghai: a case report

Xiaojie Hu; Xiaojie Hu; Huafa Que; Huafa Que

doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1419074

Frontiers in Medicine (Jun 2024)

Vibrio vulnificus infection from insect bites in Shanghai: a case report

Xiaojie Hu,
Xiaojie Hu,
Huafa Que,
Huafa Que

Affiliations

Xiaojie Hu: Department of Traditional Chinese Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Xiaojie Hu: Longhua Clinical Medical College of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Huafa Que: Department of Traditional Chinese Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
Huafa Que: Longhua Clinical Medical College of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1419074
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11

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BackgroundInfection with Vibrio vulnificus is associated with high rates of amputation and mortality. Alterations in the global climate have heightened the risk of atypical infections caused by this pathogen.Case presentationIn the case report we describe, a 75-year-old man residing in a coastal city contracted Vibrio vulnificus secondary to an insect bite.Discussion and conclusionThis case underscores the importance for clinicians of recognizing that early administration of appropriate antibiotics in patients with non-traditional routes of Vibrio vulnificus infection can significantly reduce rates of amputation and mortality.

Published in Frontiers in Medicine

ISSN: 2296-858X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
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