%0 Case Reports
%T Vibrio alginolyticus: A Rare Cause of Otitis Externa off the Coast of Florida.
%A Khan AA
%A Linkous BK
%A Lanza JT
%J Cureus
%V 16
%N 6
%D 2024 Jun
%M 38957264
暂无%R 10.7759/cureus.61524
%X Vibrio alginolyticus, a gram-negative marine bacterium, poses significant health risks through various infections transmitted via contaminated seawater or seafood consumption. This case report details a 42-year-old male presenting with chronic seropurulent discharge from his ear, ultimately diagnosed with otitis externa caused by V. alginolyticus. Examination findings and antibiotic sensitivity testing informed the treatment strategy, leading to a successful resolution. The increasing incidence of V. alginolyticus infections, particularly in warm coastal water, necessitated heightened clinical awareness and appropriate management. As global temperatures rise, proactive measures including patient education and accurate diagnosis become crucial in preventing disease progression and complications associated with V. alginolyticus infections.