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Section 3. Summaries of Infectious Diseases

VIBRIO Infections

Other Vibrio Infections

Clinical Manifestations
Etiology
Epidemiology
Diagnostic Tests
Treatment
Isolation of the Hospitalized Patient
Control Measures

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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS: Noncholera Vibrio species are associated with 3 major syndromes: diarrhea, wound infection, and bacteremia. Diarrhea is the most common syndrome and is characterized by acute onset of watery stools and crampy abdominal pain. Approximately half of those afflicted will have low-grade fever, headache, and chills; approximately 30% will have vomiting. Spontaneous recovery follows in 2 to 5 days. Wound infection especially is severe in people with liver disease or who are immunocompromised. These people can develop . . . [Go to Full Text]


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