Bacteremia by non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae: Case description and literature review

Abstract

Bacteremia by non-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae is a rare entity associated with high mortality rates. We report a case of non-O1/non-O139 V. cholerae bacteremia confirmed by polymerase chain reaction and agglutination tests. The clinicoepidemiological characteristics and therapeutic options for this infection are also described.

Keywords

• vibrio cholerae non-o1
• bacteremia
• virulence factor