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(A05.3) Foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
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448 348 in individuals diagnosis foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication confirmed
3 594 deaths with diagnosis foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
1% mortality rate associated with the disease foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Diagnosis foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication is diagnosed Women are 10.46% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
1 670 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
1 924 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication - Men and Women aged 20-24
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication - what does this mean
Foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication is an infection caused by the bacterium vibrio parahaemolyticus, which is commonly found in warm coastal waters and can contaminate seafood. the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. ingestion of contaminated seafood is the primary route of transmission, and the symptoms usually develop within 24 hours of consumption.
What happens during the disease - foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication is caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. the bacteria produce a toxin that causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. in severe cases, it can lead to septicemia, a life-threatening infection of the bloodstream.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Collect a stool sample for laboratory testing
- Perform a physical examination to assess symptoms
- Check for signs of dehydration
- Take a complete medical history
- Test for the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the stool sample
- Administer blood tests to check for electrolyte imbalances
- Conduct a urinalysis to detect the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Order a CT scan or ultrasound to check for any internal organ damage
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the symptoms of Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
- Administer antibiotics to reduce bacteria population and reduce symptoms
- Prescribe antidiarrheal medications to reduce loose stools
- Prescribe antiemetic medications to reduce vomiting
- Prescribe rehydration therapy to replace lost fluids
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce abdominal pain
- Prescribe probiotics to restore healthy bacteria population
- Instruct the patient to rest and get plenty of fluids
- Instruct the patient to avoid seafood and undercooked food
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication - Prevention
To prevent foodborne vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication, it is important to practice proper food safety and hygiene, such as washing hands and surfaces before and after handling food, cooking food thoroughly, and storing food at the correct temperature. additionally, it is important to avoid eating raw or undercooked seafood, and to discard any seafood that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours.