Hong Kong reports 3 necrotizing fasciitis cases in July, Vibrio vulnificus the culprit
by Staff from Outbreak News Today on (#F8M5)
Hong Kong health officials are investigating three cases of necrotizing fasciitis caused by infection with the waterborne bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus in July. The details on the cases are as follows: The first case was an 82-year-old man with underlying chronic illnesses. He presented with fever, right leg pain and swelling on July 1 and was ["]