Non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V ibrio cholerae bacteraemia in an A ustralian population

This retrospective case series identifies the largest cohort of non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V ibrio cholerae bacteraemia in an A ustralian population from 2000 to 2013. We examine the risk factors, epidemiology, clinical presentations and mortality of non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V . cholerae bacteraemia in V icto...

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Published in:Internal medicine journal 2014-05, Vol.44 (5), p.508-511
Main Authors: Trubiano, J. A., Lee, J. Y. H., Valcanis, M., Gregory, J., Sutton, B. A., Holmes, N. E.
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Language:English
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Summary:This retrospective case series identifies the largest cohort of non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V ibrio cholerae bacteraemia in an A ustralian population from 2000 to 2013. We examine the risk factors, epidemiology, clinical presentations and mortality of non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V . cholerae bacteraemia in V ictoria and compare them with published cases in the literature. This case series highlights the pathogenic potential of non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V . cholerae and identifies possible associations with host (underlying chronic liver disease and malignancy) and environmental factors (contaminated water supply and raw seafood). Clinicians should be aware of the morbidity and mortality associated with invasive non‐ O 1, non‐ O 139 V . cholerae infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
ISSN:1444-0903
1445-5994
DOI:10.1111/imj.12409