Vibrio hand infections: a case report and review of the literature

J Hand Surg Am. 1984 Sep;9(5):754-7. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(84)80030-1.

Abstract

A case of Vibrio vulnificus infection of the hand is presented. The role of Vibrio species as primary pathogens in infections associated with exposure to a marine environment is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / etiology
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / surgery*
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Vibrio Infections / etiology
  • Vibrio Infections / surgery*
  • Wound Infection / complications