Vibrio septicemia early symptoms, missing them can threaten life... Check the mortality rate and treatment methods

According to recent news, the first confirmed case of Vibrio septicemia this year has been reported in Chungnam.

 

The patient is a male in his 70s with underlying conditions such as liver disease, and he visited the hospital presenting symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, and leg swelling. He was diagnosed with Vibrio septicemia.

 

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It's only May now, but the fact that the first patient has already appeared is a sign that we need to be more cautious about Vibrio septicemia as we approach the peak of summer.

 

Today, I will organize the essential information you need to know about Vibrio septicemia, including early symptoms, causes, treatment, and mortality rate!

 

 

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📌What is Vibrio septicemia?

 

Vibrio septicemia is an acute infectious disease caused by infection with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria.

 

It mainly occurs during the summer months, especially from May to September, and is very dangerous for people with liver disease or weakened immune systems.

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What is the mortality rate of Vibrio septicemia?

 

The most shocking part is the fatality rate of Vibrio septicemia.

 

It is said that there is a high rate of up to 50%, with some cases resulting in death within 48 hours after infection.

 

Especially, people with weakened immune systems such as those with liver disease, diabetes, or alcohol dependence are at greater risk.

 

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📌 Causes of Vibrio septicemia, how it infects you

 

1. Raw seafood

Uncooked fish, oysters, shellfish, and crabs are the main causes.

2. Contact with contaminated seawater
- If you have a wound on your skin, it can become infected just by coming into contact with seawater. ⭐
- Especially when you go on a summer beach trip, be sure to be careful with wounded skin!

3. Sea water temperature rise
- When seawater temperature exceeds 18°C, bacteria proliferate actively.
- Therefore, the first cases occur annually between May and June, with a concentrated occurrence between August and September.

 

 

 

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📌Vibrio septicemia initial symptoms, here’s how they appear

 

Like this patient, it can initially start with gastrointestinal symptoms.

 

- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion
- Vomiting, high fever, chills
- Paralysis symptoms
- And within 24 hours after the onset of symptoms, skin lesions such as leg swelling, rash, and hemorrhagic blisters may occur.

 

The initial symptoms of this Vibrio septicemia progress very quickly.

If you have symptoms of suspicion, do not hesitate and visit the hospital immediately.

 

 

 

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Vibrio septicemia treatment, medication vs surgery

 

Vibrio septicemia treatment can be broadly divided into two main approaches.

 

1. Pharmacotherapy

- This is a method of suppressing infection through antibiotics.
Early treatment is highly effective and can prevent the progression of sepsis.

 

2. Surgical treatment

- Surgical removal is necessary in cases of severe infection or progressing tissue necrosis.
- Incising the tissue surrounding the necrotic muscle with fasciotomy, or
- Removing necrotic tissue to prevent the spread of infection.

 

In severe cases, it can lead to amputation of the leg, so early detection and treatment are more important than anything else.

 

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Please remember the prevention guidelines!

 

✔ Always cook seafood thoroughly before eating

Do not contact seawater when you have a skin wound
✔ Wear gloves when handling seafood
✔ Thoroughly disinfect the cutting board and knife after use.
✔ Seafood should be stored refrigerated at 5°C or below

 

 

 

As emphasized by the Disease Control and Prevention Agency, prevention is the best approach. Especially high-risk groups need to be much more cautious than usual.

 

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Vibriosis, which inevitably comes every summer.

Just like the first confirmed case this time, if you dismiss early symptoms as nothing serious, it could really lead to a big problem.

Let's make sure to cook the clams thoroughly this summer!!

 

If you feel even a little bit abnormal, going to the hospital is the correct answer.

 

Make sure to follow the prevention rules to prepare for a safe and healthy summer 😊