Jim and his family were on vacation in sunny Florida.One evening after spending the day at the beach,Jim noticed a painful wound that he was not aware he had.After 24 hours without treatment,Jim was pronounced dead.What organism infected Jim?

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Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria commonly found in warm coastal waters, and can infect humans through open wounds or by eating contaminated seafood. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, including fever, chills, vomiting, and septicemia. In severe cases, the infection can lead to tissue death and even death. Given the location and symptoms described, Vibrio vulnificus is the most likely organism to have caused Jim's infection and subsequent death.

Jim and His Family Were on Vacation in Sunny Florida