Topic:	Digestive Diseases (DD)
Title:	Vibrio Vulnificus Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers.
Author:	n/a
Source:	New York, NY: American Liver Foundation. 2006. 2 p.
Availability:	Available from American Liver Foundation. 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. Phone: 1-800-465-4837. Email: info@liverfoundation.org. Website: www.liverfoundation.org. Price: Available free of charge.
Abstract:	Vibrio vulnificus is a gram-negative bacterium that is considered the most lethal of the vibrios inhabiting brackish and salt water. This bacterium occurs naturally in warm, coastal areas and is found in higher concentrations from April through October, when coastal waters are warm. This fact sheet helps health care providers understand the risks of V. vulnificus infection. Topics include the population most at risk of V. vulnificus infection; the clinical syndromes associated with V. vulnificus infections, including primary septicemia, gastroenteritis, and wound infection; diagnostic approaches; treatment, notably with antibiotics; long-term sequelae; case reporting, which is mandated at the state level; and strategies to reduce the risk of infection. Most healthy individuals are not at risk for V. vulnificus infection. Persons at high risk include those with liver disorders, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer; hemochromatosis; diabetes mellitus; and immunocompromising conditions such as HIV, AIDS, and cancer. The fact sheet includes the contact information for the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (www.issc.org; 803-788-7559). 3 references.
Format:	Factsheet
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Digestive System Diseases. Bacterial Infections. Food Contamination. Foodborne Illness. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management.
Minor Keywords:	Antibiotics. Diagnostic Tests. Diarrhea. Gastroenteritis. Prognosis. Mortality. Risk Factors. Immune System. Transmission.
Publication Number:	DDDC10353.
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