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Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters – Health Alert Network (HAN) No. 497

February 12, 2025 12:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters – Health Alert Network (HAN) No. 497
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to: Notify healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health departments about recent reports of fatal Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus)infections, including wound and foodborne infections. Urge healthcare professionals to consider V. vulnificus as a possible cause of infected wounds that were exposed to coastal waters, particularly near the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast, and during periods with warmer coastal sea surface temperatures. Share important guidance for managing V. vulnificus wound infections.

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