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The patient underwent antibiotic treatment, surgical decompression, debridement, and excision of necrotic tissue. Finally, the right pinkie finger was amputated due to dry gangrene. Early intervention and combined antibiotic therapy led to a good prognosis. As global ocean temperatures rise, the infection rate of this bacterium increases, and vigilance is needed. 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