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PRO/EDR> Vibrio vulnificus – China: (HK) necrotizing fasciitis

Vibrio vulnificus -- ChinaHong Kong health officials report on a case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by _Vibrio vulnificus_ affecting a 59-year-old woman with underlying illnesses recorded 5 Jul 2016. She presented with left leg pain, redness and fever on 3 Jul 2016 and was admitted to a public hospital on the same day.Surgical debridement of the wound was performed on the same day and the operative diagnosis was necrotizing fasciitis. She required postoperative intensive care. Her wound swab collected Read more [...]