A case report of Vibrio vulnificus sepsis in a diabetic patient

Vibrio vulnificus infection from tilapia sting wounds in an inland city: A case report

“…Furthermore, high concentrations of glucose may favor the growth of V. vulnificus , V. vulnificus infections are more severe in diabetics than in healthy individuals. Without prompt and effective treatment, V. vulnificus infections can cause severe bacteremia and sepsis [ 18 ]. We found that patients with Vibrio infections are predominantly male, which may be related to the fact that more men are engaged in seafood-related work.…”