Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Amanda Murphy PA-c
Abstract
Vibrio vulnificus is a gram-negative bacillus that is found in warmer bodies of saltwater and brackish water. It can cause gastrointestinal syndromes as well as necrotizing fasciitis in rare cases. The latter has a worse prognosis and must be treated aggressively with antibiotics. Other adjunctive treatments may be used as well, such as hyperbaric oxygen, debridement, and early amputation. Antibiotic resistance and rising temperatures may contribute to increased cases along with refractory strains.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Michael, "Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: CME" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 28.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/28
Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: CME
Vibrio vulnificus is a gram-negative bacillus that is found in warmer bodies of saltwater and brackish water. It can cause gastrointestinal syndromes as well as necrotizing fasciitis in rare cases. The latter has a worse prognosis and must be treated aggressively with antibiotics. Other adjunctive treatments may be used as well, such as hyperbaric oxygen, debridement, and early amputation. Antibiotic resistance and rising temperatures may contribute to increased cases along with refractory strains.