Abstract
Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae is an encapsulated bacterium, ubiquitous in the marine environment and generally considered to be non-pathogenic. However, it is known to cause diarrheal illness, wound infection, and bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts. Here we have describe non-O1, non-O139 V. cholerae sepsis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome following exposure to sea-water. Interestingly, the exposure occurred remotely 4 months prior to the onset of nephrotic syndrome. The occurrence of florid sepsis after a prolonged interval from the time of exposure is peculiar and raises the possibility of an association between occult Vibrio sepsis and nephrotic syndrome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 378-380 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian Journal of Nephrology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Immunocompromised
- nephrotic syndrome
- non-O1
- non-O139
- sepsis
- vibrio cholera