A CASE OF VIBRIO VULNIFICUS INFECTION IN A DIABETES PATIENT WITH FATAL OUTCOME

Authors

  • Maria Pavlova, PhD National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Author
  • K. Tsankova University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment – UMBAL Burgas, Bulgaria Author
  • Rumiana Nenova, MD National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Author
  • Iskra Tomova National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Author
  • V. Velev University Hospital for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria Author
  • S. Shishkov University Hospital for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria Author
  • Prof. Todor Kantardjiev, MD National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58395/pipd.v48i1.33

Abstract

Aim. The aim of this report is to present the case of a 44-year-old male tourist from Belgium with type 1 diabetes who developed necrotizing fasciitis and sepsis caused by Vibrio vulnificus during his stay at the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.

Material and methods. Data was collected from the patient's examination records. V. vulnificus was isolated by culture on blood agar and identified with biochemical tests.

Results. During the initial hospitalisation the patient left the clinic without leave and returned 24 hours later. He was surgically treated and supported with intensive care. However, the patient developed severe sepsis which resulted in fatal outcome.

Conclusion. It is important to highlight the need for sufficient awareness among patients with diabetes and other serious chronic diseases of the potential threat posed by V. vulnificus infections.

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Author Biographies

  • Maria Pavlova, PhD, National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

    Dept. of Microbiology

  • Prof. Todor Kantardjiev, MD, National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

    Director

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Published

2020-05-12

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Articles

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CC-BY 4.0

How to Cite

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Pavlova, M.; Tsankova, K.; Nenova, R.; Tomova, I.; Velev, V.; Shishkov, S.; Kantardjiev, T. A CASE OF VIBRIO VULNIFICUS INFECTION IN A DIABETES PATIENT WITH FATAL OUTCOME. Probl Infect Parasit Dis 2020, 48 (1), 45-46. https://doi.org/10.58395/pipd.v48i1.33.

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