A 38- year- old man had onset of fever, chills, nausea, and myalgia. On April 29, he had eaten raw oysters. On May 2, he was admitted to a hospital because of a fever of 39°C and two circular necrotic lesions on the left leg. He had alcoholic liver disease. He was transferred to the ICU; therapy with ciprofloxacin was initiated. On May 4, he died. Which of the following is the most likely etiology?

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The most likely etiology is Vibrio vulnificus, which is commonly associated with consuming raw oysters and can cause severe infections, especially in individuals with liver disease, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, and necrotic lesions as described.

A 38- Year- Old Man Had Onset of Fever, Chills