Clinical Characteristics and Molecular Subtyping of Vibrio vulnificus Illnesses, Israel
2008

Vibrio vulnificus Illnesses in Israel

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Author Information

Author(s): Ronit Zaidenstein, MD, Chantal Sadik, MD, Larisa Lerner, MD, Lea Valinsky, PhD, June Kopelowitz, PhD, Ruth Yishai, PhD, Vered Agmon, PhD, Michele Parsons, MS, Cheryl Bopp, MS, Miriam Weinberger, MD

Conclusion

The study identifies key characteristics and predictors of mortality associated with Vibrio vulnificus infections.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study lists predisposing factors for infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus biotypes.
  • It identifies differences between infections caused by various biotypes of Vibrio vulnificus.
  • The study describes types of fish associated with Vibrio vulnificus biotype 3 infection.
  • It outlines the mortality rates associated with Vibrio vulnificus biotype 3 infection.

Takeaway

This study helps doctors understand how to recognize and treat infections from a specific bacteria found in fish.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid1412.080498

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