Increased incidence of vibriosis in Maryland, U.S.A., 2006-2019

CONCLUSIONS: Long-term increases in Vibrio infections, notably V. vulnificus wound infections, are occurring in Maryland. This trend, along with increased rates in hospitalizations and average hospital durations, underscore the need to improve public awareness, water monitoring, post-harvest seafood interventions, and environmental forecasting ability.PMID:38101724 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117940

Source: Environmental Research - December 15, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Michele E Morgado Kyle D Brumfield Clifford Mitchell Michelle M Boyle Rita R Colwell Amy R Sapkota Source Type: research