Vibrio vulnificus infection

A bacterial infection of VIBRIO VULNIFICUS. It is most commonly caused by the consumption of raw contaminated seafood, especially raw oysters.

Networked: 43 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Infections: 526564
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 24368
    - Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections: 918
      - Vibrio Infections: 306
        Vibrio vulnificus infection: 43

Related Diseases

1.	Necrotizing Fasciitis
2.	Inflammation (Inflammations)
3.	Sepsis (Septicemia)
4.	Infections
5.	Disease Resistance

Experts

1.	Chen, Jyh-Yih: 5 articles (03/2017 - 09/2010)
2.	Pan, Chieh-Yu: 5 articles (03/2017 - 09/2010)
3.	Chuang, Yin-Ching: 4 articles (02/2018 - 06/2003)
4.	Jang, Hee-Chang: 2 articles (01/2019 - 01/2011)
5.	Jung, Sook-In: 2 articles (01/2019 - 01/2011)
6.	Park, Kyung-Hwa: 2 articles (01/2019 - 01/2011)
7.	Chen, Chi-Chung: 2 articles (02/2018 - 10/2010)
8.	Chiang, Shyh-Ren: 2 articles (02/2018 - 06/2003)
9.	Rhee, Joon Haeng: 2 articles (01/2014 - 12/2011)
10.	Hui, Cho-Fat: 2 articles (06/2012 - 12/2011)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Vibrio vulnificus infection:

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 09/01/2012 - "Quantitative PCR and in vivo efficacy of antibiotics in the treatment of Vibrio vulnificus infection in a mouse model." 02/22/1985 - "Antibiotic therapy for Vibrio vulnificus infection." 01/01/2021 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection may be confused with other causes of skin and subcutaneous tissue infection, although it requires a different approach and different targeted antibiotic therapies. " 01/01/2020 - "Peritonitis should be noted as a clinical manifestation of Vibrio vulnificus infection in CAPD patients, and polymyxin B hemoperfusion along with proper antibiotics could be considered as a treatment option."
2.	Metalloproteases (Metalloproteinases)IBA 09/01/2006 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection and metalloprotease." 02/01/2010 - "To investigate whether Vibrio vulnificus metalloprotease (VvpE) can induce the production of specific anti-VvpE antibody to confer effective protection against Vibrio vulnificus infection and to evaluate the possibility of VvpE as a potential vaccine candidate against disease caused by V. vulnificus. "
3.	VaccinesIBA 02/01/2010 - "To investigate whether Vibrio vulnificus metalloprotease (VvpE) can induce the production of specific anti-VvpE antibody to confer effective protection against Vibrio vulnificus infection and to evaluate the possibility of VvpE as a potential vaccine candidate against disease caused by V. vulnificus. "
4.	Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link 01/03/2014 - "Protection against Vibrio vulnificus infection by active and passive immunization with the C-terminal region of the RtxA1/MARTXVv protein."
5.	Minocycline (Cyclops)FDA LinkGeneric 06/01/1998 - "Minocycline and cefotaxime in the treatment of experimental murine Vibrio vulnificus infection." 06/01/1998 - "We conducted an in vivo study with the mouse model of Vibrio vulnificus infection to evaluate the efficacies of therapy with minocycline or cefotaxime alone and in combination. " 04/01/2007 - "Synergistic antimicrobial effect of cefotaxime and minocycline on proinflammatory cytokine levels in a murine model of Vibrio vulnificus infection."
6.	Cefotaxime (Kendrick)FDA LinkGeneric 06/01/1998 - "Minocycline and cefotaxime in the treatment of experimental murine Vibrio vulnificus infection." 06/01/1998 - "We conducted an in vivo study with the mouse model of Vibrio vulnificus infection to evaluate the efficacies of therapy with minocycline or cefotaxime alone and in combination. " 04/01/2007 - "Synergistic antimicrobial effect of cefotaxime and minocycline on proinflammatory cytokine levels in a murine model of Vibrio vulnificus infection."
7.	QuinolonesIBA 01/01/2023 - "9 strains V. vulnificus isolated in this study were sensitive to most beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, quinolones, etc. Vibrio vulnificus infection is a common water-exposed disease in Zhuhai, which requires identification of a number of pathogens. "
8.	CurcuminIBA 12/01/2011 - "This study examined the effect of curcumin on a Vibrio vulnificus infection. " 12/01/2011 - "Protective mechanism of curcumin against Vibrio vulnificus infection."
9.	AminoglycosidesIBA 01/01/2023 - "9 strains V. vulnificus isolated in this study were sensitive to most beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, quinolones, etc. Vibrio vulnificus infection is a common water-exposed disease in Zhuhai, which requires identification of a number of pathogens. "
10.	beta Lactam AntibioticsIBA 01/01/2023 - "9 strains V. vulnificus isolated in this study were sensitive to most beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, quinolones, etc. Vibrio vulnificus infection is a common water-exposed disease in Zhuhai, which requires identification of a number of pathogens. "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Conservative Treatment 03/01/2017 - "We herein report on a case of Vibrio vulnificus infection that was improved by conservative treatment in Kagoshima, Japan. " 03/01/2017 - "[A Case of Vibrio vulnificus Infection Improved with Conservative Treatment in Kagoshima]."
2.	Therapeutics 06/01/2003 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection: clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial therapy." 03/01/2003 - "The mortality of septicemia type Vibrio vulnificus infection with necrotizing fasciitis is very high, this is quite a valuable report in making a decision for therapy of septicemia type Vibrio vulnificus infection." 02/22/1985 - "Antibiotic therapy for Vibrio vulnificus infection." 09/01/2003 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection in a hemodialysis patient receiving intravenous iron therapy." 01/01/2021 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection may be confused with other causes of skin and subcutaneous tissue infection, although it requires a different approach and different targeted antibiotic therapies. "
3.	Critical Care (Surgical Intensive Care) 05/19/2023 - "We describe a rare case of an immunocompetent male presenting with an atypical Vibrio vulnificus infection, culminating in severe pneumonia requiring intensive care. " 07/01/2013 - "Vibrio vulnificus infection can cause necrotizing fasciitis and sepsis and can develop within a few days despite intensive care. "
4.	Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) 01/01/2020 - "Peritonitis should be noted as a clinical manifestation of Vibrio vulnificus infection in CAPD patients, and polymyxin B hemoperfusion along with proper antibiotics could be considered as a treatment option."
5.	Hemoperfusion 01/01/2020 - "Peritonitis should be noted as a clinical manifestation of Vibrio vulnificus infection in CAPD patients, and polymyxin B hemoperfusion along with proper antibiotics could be considered as a treatment option."