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| Topic: |
Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: |
Vibrio Vulnificus. |
| Author: |
n/a |
| Source: |
New York, NY: American Liver Foundation. 2002. 2 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from American Liver Foundation. 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. (800) 465-4837. Fax: (212) 483-8179. E-mail: info@liverfoundation.org. Website: www.liverfoundation.org. PRICE: Full-text available online at no charge. |
| Abstract: |
This fact sheet helps health care providers understand the risks of eating raw molluscan shellfish that might be contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can cause severe illness or death to people in risk groups (including persons with liver disease, diabetes mellitus, or weakened immune systems). The fact sheet outlines the three distinct clinical syndromes associated with V. vulnificus infections: primary septicemia, gastroenteritis, and wound infection. The fact sheet then discusses diagnosis, treatment, long-term sequelae, case reporting requirements, reducing the risk of infection, and prevention recommendations. The brochure includes the contact addresses for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) websites that can provide more information (www.cfsan.fda.gov). 3 references. |
| Format: |
Factsheet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Bacterial Infections. Risk Factors. Foodborne Illness. Patient Care Management. Prevention. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Symptoms. Incidence. Transmission. Antibiotics. Mortality. Morbidity. Patient Education. Diagnosis. Complications. |
| Publication Number: |
DMDC11764 |
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