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