Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pneumonia can be caused by a multitude of pathogens commonly associated with different environments and geographic locations.Due to a variety of factors including changes in water temperatures, air temperatures, and general coastal environments, some pathogens isolated from aquatic regions are becoming more prevalent, with previously uncommon manifestations.We present a case of Vibrio fluvialis manifesting as pneumonia in an adult male with altered mental status.The patient lives in a coastal environment increasing the likelihood of exposure and colonization.Treatment with IV cefepime and transition to oral ciprofloxacin led to the resolution of the disease.This is the first report of V. fluvialis affecting the lungs, unlike its usual gastrointestinal presentation.
DOI: 10.36959/719/590
Authors: Woolhiser Emily, Whitney Megan, Frasier Kelly, Gatskevich Elana
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407973333