B98.1: Vibrio vulnificus as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters

Vibrio vulnificus is a kind of bacteria commonly found in warm, brackish water such as salt water or oysters. Infection with this bacteria can cause a range of illnesses. Often, people become sick after consuming raw or undercooked shellfish contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus or when an open wound comes into contact with seawater. Symptoms of this type of infection vary, but can include stomach pain, vomiting, skin lesions, and severe illness such as blood infections or septic shock. A person may also experience fever, chills, blistering skin lesions, and limb pain. The severity of the infection varies, but it can be life-threatening, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic liver disease. It's important to note that while Vibrio vulnificus doesn't affect everyone in the same way, it's a severe condition and can lead to complications that impact multiple body systems.