Case of Vibrio Vulnificus bacteremia in a patient heterozygous for HFE p.C282Y mutation and alcoholic liver cirrhosis

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-15-2023

Publication Title

SAGE Open Med Case Rep

Abstract

Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative bacterium, a member of the Vibrionaceae family. V. vulnificus is the main cause of seafood-related deaths in the United States because it can cause severe wound infections or sepsis. This microorganism is highly dependent on iron availability. Therefore, patients with high body iron levels are more susceptible to the infection. Prompt treatment with cephalosporins as well as doxycycline is usually administered. We present a case of V. vulnificus bacteremia in a patient heterozygous for HFE p.C282Y mutation and underlying alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

Volume

11

First Page

2050313X231172329

Last Page

2050313X231172329

DOI

10.1177/2050313X231172329

ISSN

2050-313X

PubMed ID

37205158

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