The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Vibrio vulnificus includes the 11 symptoms listed below:
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Nature of Disease: Wound infections result either from contaminating an open wound with sea water harboring the organism, or by lacerating part of the body on coral, fish, etc., followed by contamination with the organism. The ingestion of V. vulnificus by healthy individuals can result in gastroenteritis. The "primary septicemia" form of the disease follows consumption of raw seafood containing the organism by individuals with underlying chronic disease, particularly liver disease (see below). In these individuals, the microorganism enters the blood stream, resulting in septic shock, rapidly followed by death in many cases (about 50%). Over 70% of infected individuals have distinctive bulbous skin lesions. (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book)
Among healthy people, ingestion of V. vulnificus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In immunocompromised persons, particularly those with chronic liver disease, V. vulnificus can infect the bloodstream, causing a severe and life-threatening illness characterized by fever and chills, decreased blood pressure (septic shock), and blistering skin lesions. V. vulnificus bloodstream infections are fatal about 50% of the time. (Source: excerpt from Vibrio vulnificus (General): DBMD)
Wound or soft tissue infections. In persons with underlying medical conditions, especially liver disease, can cause bloodstream infections characterized by fever, chills, decreased blood pressure, blistering skin lesions, and often, death. In otherwise heathy persons, causes diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. (Source: excerpt from Vibrio vulnificus: DBMD)
When considering symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus, it is also important to consider Vibrio vulnificus as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Vibrio vulnificus may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus. This signs and symptoms information for Vibrio vulnificus has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Vibrio vulnificus signs or Vibrio vulnificus symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Vibrio vulnificus may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Vibrio vulnificus symptoms.
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