Non O1 Vibrio cholera: An emerging pathogen in blood? - A review and report of cases from a regional laboratory at the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
We present our experiences with non O1 Vibrio cholerae bacteremia cases from a single centre without prior history of consumption of sea food or contact with marine environment. The importance of its emerging nature as a pathogen and the course of infection with this unexpected organism has been reviewed and discussed.
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Rambhala Nagamani, Hassan Abdul Mohsin Al Momen MD
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