Halophilic, noncholera marine Vibrio bacteria can cause @entity295 , @entity1902 , @entity2688 , and @entity39 . We describe six @entity1 with @entity39 and review 12 cases described previously. The 18 @entity1 included 14 @entity1 and four @entity1 . Their ages ranged from 32 to 79 years (average 58.1 years). Eleven @entity1 were older than 55 years. Nine @entity281 were caused by @entity5345 , three by @entity8966 , and one by @entity12671 . In five cases the Vibrio species was not identified. Twelve @entity1 had associated conditions that might have made them more susceptible to these @entity281 , such as @entity82 , steroid therapy, @entity9595 , and @entity1582 . These @entity281 usually occur in apparently insignificant wounds (puncture wounds, insect bites) exposed to sea water or fish. Treatment is by debridement and antibiotic therapy. Three @entity1 required amputation to control the infection. Six (33.3%) of the 18 @entity1 died.

Necrotizing soft-tissue XXXX caused by marine vibrios.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patients', 'men'] @entity12671 :: ('663', 'Species') :: ['V. alginolyticus'] @entity295 :: ('MESH:D018805', 'Disease') :: ['septicemia'] @entity82 :: ('MESH:D005355', 'Disease') :: ['cirrhosis'] @entity8966 :: ('670', 'Species') :: ['V. parahaemolyticus'] @entity39 :: ('MESH:D009336', 'Disease') :: ['necrotizing fasciitis'] @entity2688 :: ('MESH:D002481', 'Disease') :: ['cellulitis'] @entity5345 :: ('672', 'Species') :: ['V. vulnificus'] @entity1902 :: ('MESH:D005759', 'Disease') :: ['gastroenteritis'] @entity1582 :: ('MESH:D009101', 'Disease') :: ['multiple myeloma'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infections'] @entity9595 :: ('MESH:D006432', 'Disease') :: ['hemochromatosis']
@entity281 :: (MESH:D007239,Disease) :: ['infections']
