Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

Seawater/Raw Oysters

Consider

Vibrio vulnificus

Gram-negative organisms

Development of bullae, vesicles, and/or ulcers is rare but rapidly fatal if left untreated.

Vibrio vulnifcus Treatment

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV q24h

AND

Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID