Vibrio Vulnificus, a gram negative rod infection has been diagnosed in Katrina flood water exposed patients. Click here to read the summary of the Vibrio Vulnificus infection as excerpted from VisualDx®. Diagnostic assistance for over 500 skin disorders and skin related infections can be found in VisualDx which is installed and available to assist visual recognition and the diagnostic work-up at the following Mississippi hospitals:
In addition to the Mississippi locations, VisualDx is also in use by the NYC Department of Health in hospitals and clinics, Delaware Department of Health in acute care hospitals, the US Army, Washington DC Department of Health hospitals and clinics and many other locations.
ANY hospital, clinic or public health location receiving or treating Katrina patients can IMMEDIATELY receive a time limited VisualDx license without fee. Please click here to send a message to Logical Images with your request for VisualDx. Include your hospital contact information (Hospital name, address, phone number, contact person, title, e-mail address, and their phone number). Once this information is verified, Logical Images will provide you with the VisualDx system for your use in aiding these Katrina patients.
Click here to read the summary of the Vibrio Vulnificus infection as excerpted from VisualDx®