Non-cholera Vibrio spp. invasive infections in the summer following May 2023 flood disaster in Romagna, Italy: a case series

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2024年5月12日

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I. Zaghi,
G. Tebano,
E. Vanino,
G. Vandi,
M. Cricca,
V. Sambri,
M. Fantini,
F. Di Antonio,
M. Terzitta,
E. Russo,
F. Cristini,
P. Bassi,
C. Biagetti,
P. Tatarelli

摘要

Non-cholera Vibrio spp. includes ubiquitous organisms living in aquatic environments. Their occurrence is associated with global warming and meteorological disasters. In May 2023 the Romagna region, Italy, was affected by severe floods. In the following 15 weeks we observed 5 patients with invasive infections caused by V. vulnificus (3/5) and V. harveyi (2/5). All patients (median age 77 years) had medical comorbidities and shared exposure to seawater. Two patients needed surgery; 2 died. In conclusion, we observed an increased burden of Vibrio spp. invasive infections after May 2023 floods, affecting old patients with predisposing medical conditions.