Vibrio cholerae non-O1 - the first reported case of keratitis in a healthy patient

Vibrio cholerae non-O1 - the first reported case of keratitis in a healthy patient

Abstract Background Vibrio cholerae non-O1 is a virulent pathogen that causes significant morbidity and mortality in humans. Herein, we report a case of corneal ulcer caused by this pathogen. Case presentation A 59-year-old fisherman with no systemic history was struck in the right eye by a marine s...

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Main Authors: Wei-Dar Chen, Li-Ju Lai, Wei-Hsiu Hsu, Tsung-Yu Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Vibrio cholerae non-O1
Keratitis
Virulence factor
Marine shrimp
Corneal ulcer
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4475-4

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