Which of the following individuals could potentially have the worst outcome if his or her described infection is due to Vibrio vulnificus?
A) 47-year-old on vacation in Biloxi, MS. who develops gastroenteritis
B) 58-year-old liver transplant recipient with septicemia
C) 69-year-old alcoholic deep sea fisherman with an infected hand wound
D) 21-year-old surfer with an infected leg wound
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