Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm infected by Vibrio mimicus: Report of a case

Abstract

This report describes a case of a mycotic aneurysm of the infrarenal abdominal aorta infected by Vibrio mimicus, which is the only such case ever reported in the literature. The 80-year-old male patient was first treated for gastroenteritis for 7 days. Two months later, he was admitted to the hospital and the aneurysm was diagnosed by three-dimensional computed tomography. The aneurysm was excised and the restoration was done using a 16-mm Dacron straight graft. The cultivation of the excised aneurysm and the inflammatory fluid was positive for V. mimicus. The postoperative period was free of complications and the patient has remained asymptomatic during the 4-year follow-up.

Falciparum Malaria, Leptospirosis, and Vibrio mimicus Encephalitis in a Resilient Patient: A Remarkable Case of Triple Infection Survival

“…Leptospirosis can be diagnosed using various methods, including the microscopic agglutination test Since its discovery in 1983, Vibrio mimicus has come to be known as a rare cause of gastroenteritis following recent seafood consumption as well as acute otitis media following contact with seawater. Although they are more frequently seen in marine habitats, some species, including Vibrio mimicus, may also survive in freshwater [8]. This is the first instance of Vibrio mimicus-related meningitis that has been documented in the literature, to our knowledge.…”

“…Since its discovery in 1983, Vibrio mimicus has come to be known as a rare cause of gastroenteritis following recent seafood consumption as well as acute otitis media following contact with seawater. Although they are more frequently seen in marine habitats, some species, including Vibrio mimicus , may also survive in freshwater [ 8 ].…”

Primary infected abdominal aortic aneurysm: Surgical procedures, early mortality rates, and a survey of the prevalence of infectious organisms over a 30-year period

“…After 1997, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was identifi ed in six patients. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] There are two main approaches for the surgical repair of PIAAA: extra-anatomic bypass (EAB) and in situ replacement. An EAB with ligation of the aorta has been considered the traditional standard management for PIAAA.…”

Integrated bioinformatics identifies key mediators in cytokine storm and tissue remodeling during Vibrio mimicus infection in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)

“…Among others, Vibrio mimicus is a highly pathogenic species that infects many aquatic and terrestrial animals, including humans. Vibrio mimicus is associated with several dysfunctions and pathologies in humans such as gastroenteritis, wound infections, and septicemia ( 2 ). Vibrio mimicus , which is widely distributed in both freshwater and estuarine environments, is a virulent pathogen causing septicemia, resulting in high morbidity and mortality in farmed fish.…”