Invasive Vibrio cholerae infection following burn injury

J Burn Care Res. 2008 May-Jun;29(3):551-4. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e31817111f6.

Abstract

Vibrio cholerae is a pathogen predominantly appreciated for its potential to produce life-threatening watery diarrhea, usually without invasive disease. However, nonepidemic forms, which are present worldwide, may have a severe invasive presentation, especially among those with liver disease or other immunocompromised states. We present a case of invasive infection (pulmonary, wound, and bacteremia) by nonepidemic V. cholerae, in a soldier that sustained burn injury in Iraq. Multiple factors, to include burn injury and water exposure, likely contributed to this presentation. A brief discussion of the pertinent literature is included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns / complications*
  • Burns / physiopathology
  • Cholera / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • United States
  • Vibrio cholerae / isolation & purification*