Vibrio vulnificus

Question 1

Characteristics of Vibrio vulnificus

Answer 1

Comma-shaped gram-negative rod found in warm sea water.

Question 2

Disease caused by Vibrio vulnificus

Answer 2

Causes :
1_ cellulitis
2_life-threatening sepsis with hemorrhagic bullae.

Question 3

Transmission of Vibrio vulnificus

Answer 3

Acquired either by :
1_((trauma to skin)), especially in shellfish handlers, or by ((ingestion of raw shellfish)), especially in patients who are immunocompromised or have reduced complement caused by liver damage.