National Surveillance of Vibrio vulnificus Infections in 1998 / 감염
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
;
: 232-236, 1999.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-176081
ABSTRACT
Surveillance for Vibrio vulnificus infections was performed by Korea National Institute of Health to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of recent occurence and to provide basic information for V. vulificus infection control. In 1998, a total of 44 cases of V. vulnificus infections were confirmed bacteriologically. The age groups of the patients ranged from thirties to seventies and 13 (29.5%) patients were in their fifties. Thirty-six (81.8%) patients had chronic liver diseases. Twenty-five (56.8%) had drinking habits. Eating uncooked seafood (fish, shrimp, and small octopus) produced in tideland was the main suspected source of infections and 32 (72.8%) cases were associated with raw seafood consumption. Two cases were associated with contaminated chopping board and 5 were infected through the wound. The incubation period ranged from less than 1 day to 7 days (median 2 days). The case fatality rate was 48%. In conclusion, V. vulnificus infection, a highly fatal disease, is not rare in Korea. Therefore, attention should be given to prevent V. vulnificus infections.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Vibrio
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Plaies et blessures
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Mortalité
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Prévention des infections
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Produits de la mer
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Vibrio vulnificus
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Consommation de boisson
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Consommation alimentaire
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Corée
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Maladies du foie
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
Année:
1999
Type:
Article
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