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Vibrio vulnificus is a halophilic, gram-negative bacterium commonly found in coastal waters. It can cause severe infections through open wounds or ingestion of contaminated seafood, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms range from wound infections and gastroenteritis to primary septicemia. Those with chronic liver disease are at highest risk. Without treatment, septicemia has a mortality rate of 50% within 48 hours. Doxycycline or ceftazidime intravenous antibiotics are the primary treatment

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Derek Miguel Smith

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