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General Reference ⬇

(Vibrio Diarrhea and Wound Infections)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Pathophys:Toxin inhibits Na pump

Epidemiology ⬆ ⬇

Rare

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Incubation period 1-3 d

Si:No fever, no fecal leukocytes present

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Rehydration and supportive care; tetracycline?; single-dose 1 gm azithromycin (Nejm 2006;354:2452)