Title |
Vibrio vulnificus: An Environmental and Clinical Burden
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Published in |
Frontiers in Microbiology, May 2017
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DOI | 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00997 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Sing-Peng Heng, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Chuan-Yan Deng, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Tahir M. Khan, Lay-Hong Chuah, Kok-Gan Chan, Bey-Hing Goh, Priyia Pusparajah, Learn-Han Lee |
Abstract |
Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram negative, rod shaped bacterium that belongs to the family Vibrionaceae. It is a deadly, opportunistic human pathogen which is responsible for the majority of seafood-associated deaths worldwide. V. vulnificus infection can be fatal as it may cause severe wound infections potentially requiring amputation or lead to sepsis in susceptible individuals. Treatment is increasingly challenging as V. vulnificus has begun to develop resistance against certain antibiotics due to their indiscriminate use. This article aims to provide insight into the antibiotic resistance of V. vulnificus in different parts of the world as well as an overall review of its clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention. Understanding the organism's antibiotic resistance profile is vital in order to select appropriate treatment and initiate appropriate prevention measures to treat and control V. vulnificus infections, which should eventually help lower the mortality rate associated with this pathogen worldwide. |
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Malaysia | 2 | 14% |
India | 1 | 7% |
Pakistan | 1 | 7% |
Kenya | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 4 | 29% |
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Scientists | 2 | 14% |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 21 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 5% |
Researcher | 9 | 4% |
Other | 35 | 15% |
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Immunology and Microbiology | 18 | 8% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 16 | 7% |
Environmental Science | 10 | 4% |
Other | 38 | 17% |
Unknown | 91 | 40% |