Spectrum of Aeromonas and Plesiomonas infections in patients with cancer and AIDS.
The spectrum of infection with Aeromonas and Plesiomonas included gastroenteritis, bacteremia, biliary tract infection, perirectal infection, and disseminated disease. Most patients (86%) with bacteremia were neutropenic (less than 500 PMN/mm3). Colonization of stools and sputum also occurred. Therapy with aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and the newer quinolones was effective in patients with AIDS and cancer.
Rolston
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Department of Medical Specialties, University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
Zandvliet
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Rodriguez
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Nguyen
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Bodey
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000333:Aeromonas; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D014737:Vibrionaceae